RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (GA Virtual)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to operate from a home-based office serving Georgia. The role requires travel within the territory and involves field inspections, discussing crop losses with farmers, and applying regulatory guidelines to determine indemnities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, some agricultural experience, and must obtain the Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program within 180 days. Zurich offers a competitive pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ months in agriculture.
• Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
• Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, completes field inspections and related tasks such as reading maps and aerial photos.
• Discuss findings of crop loss with farmers on complex claims.
• Conveys complex regulations to claimants, agents, and industry personnel.
• Performs fact-finding regarding crop damage and transmits loss information to determine indemnities.
• Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies.

Skills

Crop Adjuster Certification

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I (GA Virtual)

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

The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 50-to-100-mile radius of Laurens, Emanual, Bulloch, Toombs and surrounding counties in Georgia.

Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. 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

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply so your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the hourly rate is $21.28 - $29.32, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

Location(s): AM - Georgia Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time