Property Adj

Crawford & Company; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Portland, Maine is seeking a skilled Property Adjuster to drive success in property claims. This hybrid role involves both work from home and field investigations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in property adjustment and Xactimate, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. The position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with state regulations. Join our team and uphold our reputation for integrity in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Property Adjuster experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Xactimate experience.
• Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Examines claims forms, policies, and endorsements to determine coverage.
• Investigates claims through interviews and inspections.
• Prepares reports required by client and regulations.
• Settles claims by determining liability, making offers, and issuing payments.
• Maintains company reputation and integrity.

Skills

Property Adjuster experience

Xactimate experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Drive Success in Property Claims – Join Our Team in Portland, Maine! 🌟

Position

Property Adjuster 🏠

Location

Portland, ME (Hybrid: Work From Home + Driving Role) 📍🚗

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of Property Adjuster experience
• Minimum 2 Years Of Xactimate Experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and travel for inspections

Responsibilities

• Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverages.
• Investigates claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, and by comparing claim information with evidence.
• Sets loss reserves.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford.
• Settles claims by determining insurance carrier's liability, client's instructions and authority levels required by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate.
• Controls claims costs.
• Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards.
• Recommends litigation when appropriate.
• Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence.
• Maintains expected case load.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Product supervision focuses primarily on product being presented to clients.
• Conduct roof inspections as needed.
• Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.
• Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested.

Qualifications

• College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 months experience or completion of Crawford and Company basic property class, and/or continuing education requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to handle challenging situations and people.
• Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions. Outside adjusters must have a valid driver's license. Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined by Crawford Educational Services.
• A variable schedule including on-call may be required. Depending on case load you may be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
• Travel may be required during/outside of normal business hours when necessary.