Property Claims Field Adjuster (Cincinnati or Dayton, OH)

As a property field adjuster, you will investigate and maintain property / claims. Determine liability, secure information, reviews coverages, arranges appraisals, and settle claims. Travel may vary between 25% - 75%. You will work in the field and report to the Property Claim Manager and handle homeowner property field claims. The ideal candidate with reside between Cincinnati to Dayton, Ohio (you must be located within this area). A company fleet vehicle is provided with the position and there's an option to use the vehicle for personal use.

In this primarily field-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working in the field, directly interacting with customers. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events. Ideal candidates : Property Adjusters, restoration experience, customer service experience with construction background. Experience in construction or property field adjusting, as well as proficiency with Xactimate, is required.

Position Compensation Range :

$56,000.00 - $92,000.00

Pay Rate Type : Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Investigates origin and cause of claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
• Identifies complex issues and seeks assistance as needed. Handles claims on a good faith basis.
• Handles both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy 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.
• Makes independent decisions and self-supervises most files and 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.
• May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

Licenses

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks

Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide 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, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

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