Senior Property Adjuster (Finance)
Reviews and provides repair estimates for moderately complex to highly complex residential and commercial property claims by conducting thorough field investigations to evaluate damages and determine the scope and loss of property.
- College Degree strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced industry designations such as CPCU, AIC or PTC.
- Five (5) or more years' experience resolving moderate to highly complex personal and commercial property loss claims
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of property claim law.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and capture pertinent information in reports.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and discern the essential from the non-essential.
- Research and investigative abilities; negotiating, conflict resolution and persuasion abilities.
- Solid time management skills and organizational ability.
- Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations and people.
- Must be a licensed adjuster as required by state and local laws;
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record for company vehicle use;
- Job may require travel overnight via commercial transportation or driving motor vehicles to any office locations where the Company does business, or other locations to conduct/attend training, conferences, meetings, and/or seminars
- May be required to work additional hours, overtime hours, or non-standard hours, including varying work shifts, nights, weekends and holidays, based on workload and as the operation dictates
- Strong PC/laptop skills to include a claims or appraisal system such as Xactimate and/or Simbility.
- Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop will be provided to qualified applicants that meet Crawford & Company's Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screen requirements.
- Must complete requirements as outlined in Crawford's career path and continuing education plan for position.
- Uses knowledge of property and construction to conduct onsite inspections of property damage and photograph claim sites to depict and substantiate losses or damage in order to establish appropriate loss estimates and reserves based on all client information. Maintains expected case load and high service standards and adherence to Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
- Investigates claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, and comparing claim information with evidence gathered. Obtains necessary information from experts such as architects, engineers, builders, construction workers, police officers, health care practitioners, accountants, and others to fully and accurately assess the extent of the loss. Works cooperatively with expert witnesses, attorneys, public adjusters and carrier's examiners as needed to conduct investigations, confirm findings, support evaluations and control claim costs.
- Examines claim forms, policies, endorsements, and client instructions to determine coverage by applying the understanding of insurance policies and policy interpretation.
- Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford. Maintains accurate, thorough field notes, journal entries, and time and expense records as needed. Prepares accurate, clear, thorough and concise reports and letters to insurance carriers on conclusions and recommendations. Ensures the accuracy of information collected and reported to guard against fraudulent claims.
- Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence
- May assist and mentor junior adjusters with claims handling
- Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education and upholds company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
- Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested
