Residential Field Adjuster

SUMMARY DESCRIPT ION : The Residential Field Adjuster is responsible for investigating inspecting negotiating and bringing to final resolution property claims of all named-peril losses. For claims where the damage is less severe the Property Field Adjuster may be assigned tasks such as verification of damage. The roles primary duties include reviewing coverage inspecting damaged property and estimating repair / replacement costs in accordance with the clients and RENFROEs guidelines. The Property Field Adjuster is also responsible for documenting all activity submitting proper claims paperwork handling renters and personal property policies meeting with contractors effectively communicating with the client and all stakeholders and ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.

REPORTS TO : Assigned RENFROE Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Follows RENFROE and clients policies and procedures to handle all assigned property claims
• Works with the RENFROE Manager and other adjusters to share knowledge and experience and to gain new skills
• Completes assigned property adjustments such as property or contents inspections verification of loss and updates claims as new information becomes available using XactAnalysis Xactimate or other estimating platforms
• Manages the progression of claims / tasks and claim inventories assigned to the them
• Travels to the loss location to inspect the property which could include climbing the roof inspecting the attic or other inspection points to establish the cause and scope of the loss
• Works with contractors or another representative to reach an agreement on the scope of loss
• Reviews the insurance policy and endorsement details to confirm coverage
• Contacts and interacts with the insured to obtain documents such as property deeds purchase receipts warranties photographs or other documents to establish the existence ownership and value of the items claimed lost
• Assists the client and claims examiner in determining coverage and amounts for additional living expenses such as rental housing travel meals etc.
• Writes closing reports including recommendations for repair and / or replacement the pursuit of subrogation and salvage potential
• Maintains required jurisdictional adjusting licenses as required by the client and / or RENFROE
• Does not handle claims for which they do not have client authorization or for which they are not licensed
• Participates and communicates in client team meetings to discuss claim handling trends team production and any claim handling concerns or changes
• Makes suggestions on ways to improve process efficiency
• Participates in special projects and completes other duties as assigned

Non-Authorized Activities :

Field adjusters should not :

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Key Skills

Accounts Administration,Customer Service,Advocacy,ABAP,Electronics,Bakery

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1