Senior Crop Insurance Adjuster

Role Overview

• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, 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
• Follow FCIS, State, and Company rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products
• 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
• Train field claims staff on claim procedures, best practices, and compliance standards
• Willingness to learn new crops

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a crop insurance adjuster
• Minimum 2 years of experience handling crop insurance claims
• Required license and certification: CAPP certification and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and applicable State license
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred, but not required
• 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 work both in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
• Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures and best practices
• 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