Senior Crop Insurance Adjuster

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Adjust Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products, and Named Peril claims within a designated territory.

• Prioritize servicing policyholders and agents as the foremost objective.

• Cultivate and sustain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and fellow adjusters.

• Foster and uphold agency relationships within the region.

• Document and transmit loss information to assess potential damages in accordance with FCIC, NCIS, and company protocols.

• Manage complex and varied claims that necessitate extensive field claim expertise.

• Conduct field inspections, interpret maps and aerial images, and measure fields and storage bins.

• Diagnose problems and offer system support to other field claims personnel utilizing company software.

• Regularly monitor company communications, including email, Webex, and text messages.

• Adhere to FCIS, state, and company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Operate from a home office.

• Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications mandated by FCIC and state regulations.

• Clarify adjusting procedures and findings to policyholders and agents.

• Conduct investigations and fact-finding missions regarding crop damage to ascertain potential indemnities.

• Acquire knowledge on new crops.

• Provide training to other field claims personnel on claim procedures.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience as a crop insurance adjuster.

• Preferred 2 years of experience in handling crop insurance claims.

• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

• CAPP certification is required.

• Applicable state license is required.

• Basic proficiency in mathematical skills.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to fulfill documentation requirements.

• Analytical thinking, fact-finding, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

• Familiarity with crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.

• Initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong skills in time management and prioritization.

• Ability to operate in both an office setting and outdoor agricultural environments.

• Capability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

• Ability to walk up to 3 miles in agricultural fields.

• Ability to climb agricultural storage bins up to 75 feet and perform tasks at significant heights.

• Competence in climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, and balancing.

• Ability to work in confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, and high dust levels.

• Proficiency in using necessary personal protective equipment.

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and as required.

• Up to 50% travel, predominantly within a two-hour driving radius from the assigned home office.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive, high-quality compensation along with comprehensive benefit programs.

• Incentive awards based on individual and company performance.

• Two medical plan options, including a Traditional PPO and a Consumer Driven Health Plan with employer contributions to a Health Savings Account.

• Pharmacy benefits inclusive of mail-order options.

• Dental benefits that include orthodontic coverage for both adults and children.

• Vision benefits.

• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Company-funded Life & AD&D benefits, with optional supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents.

• Company-funded Disability benefits with salary continuation payments.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan featuring competitive employer contributions.

• Generous paid-time-off programs, encompassing company-paid holidays.

• Comprehensive Parental Leave Benefits and Adoption Assistance program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Qualification benefits.

• Remote home-office work setting.

• Opportunities for training and certification.