Insurance Adjuster (Remote)

Sompo International; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two medical plans

Dental benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time-off

Job summary

AgriSompo North America, part of Sompo International, seeks a Crop Insurance Adjuster. This role supports MPCI, Private Products and Named Peril claims, involving field inspections, maps/aerial imagery, and adherence to FCIC rules.

The position requires experience in crop insurance claims, the ability to work outdoors in farm settings, and strong customer service. Travel up to 50% within Indiana and adjacent areas may be needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience handling crop insurance claims
• 2 years' experience as a crop insurance adjuster
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work both in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
• Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures and best practices
• Willingness to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to walk in agricultural fields, up to 3 miles
• Ability to climb agricultural storage bins, up to 75 feet
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or as needed

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters
• Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields and storage bins
• Utilize company software proficiently including daily monitoring of all company communications
• Follow FCIS, State, and Company rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products
• Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications as required by FCIC and State Regulations
• Train field claims staff on claim procedures, best practices, and compliance standards

Job description

Company Overview

As one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, AgriSompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. AgriSompo North America is a part of AgriSompo, Sompo International’s global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovate insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, AgriSompo’s parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect. Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance. As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people. Sompo has a unique opportunity for a

Position Title

Crop Insurance Adjuster

Location

Remote, Indiana (ideally West Central Indiana or surrounding areas)

Job Description

To support our Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products and Named Peril claims group.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters
• Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields and measure storage bins
• Utilize company software proficiently including daily monitoring of all company communications
• Follow FCIS, State, and Company rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products
• Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications as required by FCIC and State Regulations
• Train field claims staff on claim procedures, best practices, and compliance standards

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2 years' experience handling crop insurance claims, preferred
• 2 years' experience as a crop insurance adjuster, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work both in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
• Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures and best practices
• Willingness to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to walk in agricultural fields, up to 3 miles
• Ability to climb agricultural storage bins, up to 75 feet
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or as needed

Environmental Conditions

The physical environment requires work in both indoor and outdoor settings, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, and dryness. Use of personal protective equipment is frequently required. This role also involves up to 50% travel, primarily within a two-hour driving distance from the assigned home office. Occasional out-of-town travel may be necessary for trainings and meetings.

Compensation

This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

Benefits

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Company Culture

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values - Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity, we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.