Property & Casualty Insurance Adjuster
Job Description
Our insurance company is currently searching for a experienced Licensed Property & Casualty Adjuster to join our team. If you’re licensed adjuster with a passion for the insurance industry, then we’re interested in you. Your chief goal as our adjuster will be to investigate and settle property and casualty claims.
Your work will include maintaining records, developing payment methods, and distributing policy proceeds. In addition to having excellent communication skills, our ideal candidate will also demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills. Responsibilities:
Investigate the nature of the damage being claimed
Interview witnesses to understand the nature of the claim and gain an understanding of what occurred prior to the claim
Evaluate police reports, video footage, previous insurance claims and other information to further understand the incident
Create reports detailing the events and damage related to the claim
Research the costs of repairing the damage
Review the claim-holder's insurance policy in order to determine what should be covered
Coordinate the services of mechanics, architects, contractors, etc in order to ensure damage is repaired
Negotiate claim settlements with claimants and/or their legal teams Qualifications for Claims Adjuster
Preferred experience in a similar role is strongly preferred
Superior communication skills are essential for success in this role as you will be responsible for meeting with everyone from claimants to lawyers and witnesses
Analytical thinking skills are needed in order to properly evaluate complex claims
A strong attention to detail is necessary as claims adjusters must carefully review documents and policies
Solid writing skills are an asset as you will be responsible for creating claim reports
Skill and experience with negotiations
Ability to speak a second language is an asset
Sound computer skills or the ability to quickly learn new software
A strong work ethic and time management skills in order to efficiently handle a large caseload
Job Type: Full-time