Property Field Claims Adjuster Sr - Effingham, Illinois

COUNTRY Financial®; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Sr. Property Claims Adjuster to join our field claims team in Effingham, Illinois. You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle property claims and may use drones for inspections.

This role supports on-site inspections and virtual claim handling to guide clients safely through the process. The position requires field work across the territory including Effingham, with licensing and regulatory requirements to be maintained.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Maintains necessary adjuster licensing as required by states.
• Drone license (Part 107) required for roof inspections for Property-Field roles.

Responsibilities

• Investigates claims by determining policy coverage, evaluates, negotiates and settles assigned claims.
• Completes physical and/or virtual inspections and prepares written estimates per policy provisions and liability.
• Communicates with insureds, claimants and relevant parties to gather information and explain the claims process.

Skills

Investigations

Negotiation

Policy interpretation

Communication

Tools

Drones for property inspections

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About The Role

Looking for a genuinely rewarding career where you know you’re actually making a difference in people’s lives? COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Sr. Property Claims Adjuster to join our field claims team. You'll be providing a consistent, positive, and satisfying claims experience for our clients through the proper investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of property claims. You'll learn how to use innovative technologies, i.e., drones for property inspections. In addition to on-site inspections, we also use virtual claim handling software to lead our clients safely and expertly through the claim process.

This position allows full-time field work within the territory for this position, which includes Effingham, Illinois and surrounding areas.

How does this role make an impact?

• Investigates claims by determining applicable policy coverage, evaluates, negotiates and settles assigned claims. - Initiates contact with insureds, claimants, and all relevant parties to gather basic information, obtain recorded statements (when necessary), and explain the overall claims process. - Completes physical and/or virtual inspections of damaged property (when necessary), evaluates damages, and prepares written estimates according to policy provisions and liability.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

• Maintains the appropriate adjuster's licensing as required by the states in which we do business.
• For Property-Field representatives only, excluding representatives in the Large Property Loss Unit: Part 107 drone license required for roof inspections. License must be obtained within 5 months of start date; must pass exam within 3 attempts.
• This job operates in a professional office or work from home environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners and copy machines.
• Work may extend beyond normal business hours as business needs dictate.
• May be called upon for catastrophic duty.

Base Pay Range

$77,600-$106,700

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!