Crop Insurance Adjuster

Role Overview

• This job is primarily responsible for adjusting both Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products and Named Peril claims within a given territory.
• Servicing customers (both policyholders and agents) is the top priority.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor (ACS), policyholders, agents, and other adjusters.
• Record and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages in accordance to established loss adjustment procedures (FCIC, NCIS and Company).
• Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields and measure storage bins.
• Utilize company software proficiently including daily monitoring of all company communications (email, Webex, text, etc.).
• Follow FCIS, State, and Company rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products.
• Work out of a home office.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications as required by FCIC and State Regulations.
• Explain adjusting procedures and related findings to the policyholder and agent.
• Perform fact-finding and investigate crop damage, record information, and transmit information to accurately determine potential indemnities.

Requirements

• Required
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in agriculture.
• Required – Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Required – CAPP certification and applicable State license.
• Preferred – 2 years’ experience handling crop insurance claims.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to utilize analytical thinking; find facts and solve problems.
• Ability to remain self-motivated and efficient.
• Ability to work both in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize.

Benefits

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.