General Adjuster

General Adjuster

Encova Insurance has an immediate opening for a General Adjuster. This role will be home-based, but you must be willing to travel as needed for claims. While we have a strong preference for a candidate who resides in the Pittsburgh, PA area, we will consider a well qualified candidate who resides in any approved payroll state as listed here.

Investigate, evaluate, estimate and process complex property claims in excess of $250,000+ across the claims organizations operating area.

Handle primarily large ($250,000+) personal and commercial property losses including structure, contents, ALE, scheduled property and business income losses; losses requiring on-site inspection; property coverage questions and limited handled property lawsuits including attending pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations or trials when required.

Inspect and write large property estimates, including total losses, on both residential and commercial structures using estimating guides and estimating software.

Assist in risk evaluation on homeowners and commercial businesses including verifying insurance to value, coinsurance penalties and documenting any change or increased hazard to the risk.

Comply with Encova's claims organization policies and procedures for contact and communication, verification of coverages, determination of liability, investigation of losses, determination of claims values, completion of forms and reports, and negotiation and settlement of claims.

May assist the Director of Property in performing training. Actively participate in the education and development of claims associates.

Assist in catastrophe claims handling throughout the entire group of companies, requiring overnight travel or extended stays upon request.

Assist property managers in catastrophe coordination in the absence of the Director of Property.

Visit agents affected by the catastrophic loss or event and keep agents apprised of the loss developments and reserving activity.

Attend seminars, conferences or workshops to continue education.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires considerable experience as a property resolution specialist or comparable experience in the industry.

Must have demonstrated excellent claims negotiation, communication and investigation skills.

Candidate must demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.

Must meet established guidelines for quality and productivity.

The candidate must be able to work independently, recognize and resolve problems and make decisions.

Internal candidates must have achieved an overall rating of at least "Meets Expectations" on the last three annual performance reviews.

Continuing education is preferred and may be obtained in part or in full through : Industry seminars or workshops; Vale National Estimating Academy; IIA - Associate in Claim designation; and / or CPCU.

Must be licensed or willing and able to obtain license in all operating states.

The General Adjuster must have extensive knowledge of all personal and commercial lines policies and coverages written by Encova.

This position also requires expert knowledge of building reconstruction.

This position requires the ability to efficiently and accurately write large and complicated building repair estimates and accurately complete a replacement cost valuation on total losses.

The candidate must have extensive knowledge and proven skill with using all property estimating software used by Encova.

The candidate should actively demonstrate all required skills listed in the property resolution specialist job description.

Ready to join our team? At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to : a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations. Encova Insurance is an EOE / E-Verify employer.