Property Field Adjuster

Berkley Risk (a Berkley Company); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Berkley Risk (a Berkley Company) in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a claims adjuster to interview insureds, inspect property damage and review information to prepare accurate damage estimates. You will investigate losses, evaluate exposures, and recommend resolutions aligned with policy language.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, an active adjuster’s license, strong analytical and customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current/valid adjuster's license at all times.
• Must have a working knowledge of insurance laws/regulations and general construction.
• Must possess a high degree of literacy.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders to inspect roofs.

Responsibilities

• Interview insureds, injured parties, witnesses and others as appropriate.
• Inspect property damage and review factual information to prepare damage estimates.
• Investigate assigned losses to determine coverage.
• Evaluate loss exposure for various property losses.
• Evaluate and negotiate settlements based upon coverage document language.
• Determine scope of loss and cost of repairs.
• Make recommendations regarding resolution of claims and litigation.
• Prepare reports for client company and enter reports/file activity into the system.
• Accountable for results, customer service, and achieving departmental objectives.

Skills

Literacy

Independent work

Customer service

PC skills (Windows)

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Roof inspection ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Job description

Company Details

We're a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A.M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Interview insureds, injured parties, witnesses and others as appropriate.
• Inspect property damage.
• Review factual information to prepare damage estimates.
• Investigate assigned losses to determine coverage.
• Evaluate loss exposure for various property losses.
• Evaluate and negotiate settlements based upon coverage document language.
• Determine scope of loss and cost of repairs.
• Make recommendations regarding resolution of claims.
• Make recommendations regarding litigation.
• Prepare reports for client company.
• Enter reports/file activity into electronic claim processing system.
• Accountable for results, customer service, and achieving departmental and unit objectives.

May perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must maintain a current/valid adjuster's license at all times.
• Must have a working knowledge of a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, insurance related laws/regulations and general construction.
• Must possess a high degree of literacy.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
• Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
• Must be proficient in analytical tasks.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders to inspect roofs.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

Compensation & Benefits

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees, including:

• Base Salary Range: $75k-$90k
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.