Complex Property Claim Adjuster (Oregon)

Location: EC-OR Offsite Oregon

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Job ID: 
R21930 Complex Property Claim Adjuster (Oregon) (Open)
Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Compensation Minimum:$66,800 Compensation Maximum:$107,000
Summary:
The Claim Complex Property Adjuster position supports the Claim Division goal of ensuring customer service industry leadership and partners with agency to deliver seamless claim service.

An experienced adjuster who has achieved mastery in and performs all areas of claim adjustment activities with the highest degree of competency and independence.

Processes highly complex claims of significant monetary exposure.

May specialize in liability, property or catastrophe claims.

Job Description:

Job Level Summary
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.

Leads others to solve complex problems.

Works independently on the most complex situations.

May lead functional teams or projects.

 
Primary Accountabilities
Investigates origin and cause of high exposure claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.

Checks for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.

Participates in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure.

Handles claims on a good faith basis.

Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policies types and numerous endorsements.  Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.

Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions and closes file as needed.

Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.

Interprets claim history coverages.

Makes independent decisions but recognizes when assistance is needed.

Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.

Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.

Travel Requirements
This position requires travel up to 10% of the time.

Must be willing to travel for Catastrophe duty if necessary.

Education & Licenses
Valid driver’s license required plus an acceptable driving record.

Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.

Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories.

Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively handle complex claims.

Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages.

Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.

Additional Job Information:

Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
Offer to selected candidate in contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
Our policy restricts consideration of applicants needing employment sponsorship (visas) to specialty occupations.

 Sponsorship will not be considered for this position

When you work at American Family Insurance Claims Services you can expect benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, and a paid-time off program.

In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families.

 Interns and contigent workers are not eligable for American Family Enterprise benefits. 
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