Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in investigating and settling insurance claims involving property damage., Knowledge of property construction and automobile repair., Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills., Ability to travel extensively and perform physical inspections in various weather conditions..

Key responsibilities:

Investigate and evaluate insurance claims related to property damage.

Negotiate settlements within authority limits and in accordance with procedures.

Assist in training other adjusters and provide expertise on complex claims.

Handle weather-related and catastrophe claims, often requiring extensive travel.

Job description

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Property Adjuster

$23.27 - $32.59 minimum starting pay

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.

What You Will Be Doing:

Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving property damage losses. Determine value of a claim and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits of authority, in accordance with established procedures and consistent with legal and contractual obligations. Position specializes in adjusting claims requiring coverage investigation and physical inspection. Assist with training of Adjusters and provide expertise. May involve handling of complex property losses requiring expertise in fraud detection and prevention. May be assigned duties with regard to catastrophe teams for property losses. May involve extensive travel handling weather-related claims in a variety of geographic locations.

This is a position where the adjuster works from home, living in and servicing Dayton and the surrounding areas. Home office equipment and company vehicle provided.

Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position, a Credit Bureau Report, Motor Vehicle Report and Criminal Background Check may be ordered on final candidates.

What We're Looking For:

Investigative, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
Knowledge of automobile repair and property construction
Ability to learn through on-the-job training/training courses
Superior skills in negotiation, customer service, written and verbal communication
Ability to travel long distances and overnight when needed and lift/move/climb ladders for inspection in all temperatures
Strong skills in technology
Efficient in time management to maintain schedules and deadlines
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as: