Property Risk Specialist - Claims Adjuster

Farmers Union Insurance; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Union Insurance is seeking a Property Risk Specialist in North Dakota to handle insurance claims filed by policyholders. The role plans and schedules work, interviews claimants and witnesses, and investigates all aspects of the claim while performing risk analysis inspections.

The successful candidate will inspect properties to analyze risk on new applications and rewritten properties, verify coverage, and negotiate settlements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• North Dakota Farmers Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Inspects properties to analyze risk on new applications and rewritten properties.
• Investigates and processes farm, commercial and home insurance claims.
• Interviews claimants and witnesses to gather information.
• Negotiates with claimant to settle claim and issue payout amounts.
• Maintains accurate and updated insurance files.
• Verifies that coverage applies through an insurance policy.
• Evaluates damages to ascertain compensation amount and consult with various personnel to get expert evaluation.

Skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Detail oriented

Insurance knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Job purpose:

The property Risk Specialist is responsible for handling insurance claims filed by policy holders. This position plans and schedules work needed to process claims, interviews claimants and witnesses, and investigates all aspects of the claim. This position also performs risk analysis inspections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspects properties to analyze risk on new applications and rewritten properties.
• Investigates and processes insurance claims filed by policy holders.
• Interviews claimants and witnesses to gather pertinent information.
• Handles and processes farm, commercial and home insurance claims.
• Handles property claims involving damage to buildings and structures, or personal property.
• Inspects property damage to determine extent of damage.
• Verifies that coverage applies through an insurance policy.
• Evaluates damages to ascertain compensation amount and consult with various personnel to get expert evaluation.
• Examines all written, audio and visual documents to determine how claim should be handled.
• Negotiates with claimant to settle claim and issue payout amounts.
• Maintains accurate and updated insurance files.
• Maintains written procedures for various job functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Product.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Understanding of insurance policies, practices and terminology.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Detail oriented and good organizational skills.
• Works with all skill types and levels of personnel.

Educational & Experience Required:

Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

North Dakota Farmers Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.