RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I

Zurich Insurance Company
US - Washington - Everett
October 23, 2024
Financial

Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U. S. 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. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America's farmers and ranchers.

Zurich/RCIS is currently looking for a Crop Adjuster to work out of the state of Idaho and/or Washington. This incumbent will work from a home-based office. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory.

The ideal candidate will need to live and service in the following Idaho/Washington areas:

Washington: Adams, Lincoln, Whitman and Idaho: Latah, Benewah, Kootenai

RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect Americas farmers and ranchers. Its been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today its one of the nations 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 Crop Adjuster, your primary responsibilities will include:

With minimal supervision, completes field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non-routine, problematic claims including controversial claims.
Ability to convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations.
Performs fact finding regarding crop damage, records information and transmits loss information to accurately determine potential indemnities.
Gather relevant facts, utilizing applicable law and establishing basic principles of negligence.
Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.
Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area
Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date
Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory
Valid Drivers License
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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with crops, such as wheat, barley, canola, and peas
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills

Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster
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 (

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