Field Claims Adjuster - Iowa, United States - Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Careers

Description

Zurich is currently looking for a Claims Crop Field Adjuster II to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team.

RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents.

RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency.

This incumbent will work from a home-based office and is located in Iowa. Approximately 75% travel is expected to cover the territory.


RCISprovides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America's farmers and ranchers.

It's been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980.

Today it's one of the nation's largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents.

This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

As a Claims Crop Field Adjuster II, your primary accountabilities will include:

Work the most complex claims, involving multiple causes of loss, multiple quality issues, subrogation claims
Exercise judgement to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage
Assists with training of lower-level adjusters for both Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Crop Hail (CH)
Completes Quality Assurance type reviews such as conflict of interest, actual production history and high dollar reviews on MPCI policies with the ability to change unit structure pending review outcome
Completes claims on specialty crops as designated by the local manager or area
Completes Crop Hail re-inspections when requested for quality assurance purposes
Works claims of 508H (Risk Management Agency pilot) crops
Assist the national training team in adjuster trainings
Serve as subject matter expert for projects and committees as assigned by management
Assist with Team Member reviews and aid in identifying trends or issues that could affect the quality assurance of the Crop Claims team
Assists with claims that may require subrogation and/or claims that may lead to litigation
Protect Zurich's reputation by keeping claims information confidential
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in education opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the crop insurance and claims adjusting area
Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory

RCIS

Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements:

walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs to 50 lbs, work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions.

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ().

As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.

We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500.

As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset.

Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal:
exceeding our customers' expectations.

Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EOE disability/vet

Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. Location(s): AM - Iowa Virtual Office

Remote Working:
Schedule: Full Time

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