RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I

Zurich Insurance Company; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Crop Claims Field Adjuster in Ohio. The role involves field inspections, assessing crop damage, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in agriculture and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the agricultural area.
• Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Completes field inspections and discusses findings of crop loss with farmers.
• Performs fact finding regarding crop damage and transmits loss information.
• Ensures legal compliance by maintaining knowledge of regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster Ito join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America's farmers and ranchers.

Zurich / RCIS is currently looking for a Crop Adjuster to work out of the state of Ohio. This incumbent will work from a home-based office.This position is scheduled to work 40hours per week.Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory.

The ideal candidate will need to live and service within the following counties in Ohio :

• Pickaway
• Fayette
• Ross
• Adams

RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents.

This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

As a Crop Adjuster, your primary responsibilities will include :

With minimal supervision, completes field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non-routine, problematic claims including controversial claims.

Ability to convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations.

Performs fact finding regarding crop damage, records information and transmits loss information to accurately determine potential indemnities.

Gather relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence.

Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.

Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications :

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area

Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date

Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory

Valid Driver’s License

RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements : walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures / weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications :

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organization and prioritization skills

Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.