Senior Field Property Claims Adjuster: North /Lynnwood, WA

Senior Field Property Claims Adjuster:
North Seattle/Lynnwood, WA

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Workplace:
Remote - This position is a field role requiring travel to and from Policyholders' homes. (#LI-Remote)

Our PacWest Property team is looking for results-driven, experienced Field Property Claims Adjusters, who strive to provide an excellent customer experience in every interaction, to join the Farmers Family and have a rewarding long-term career. Applicants who wish to be considered for this role must reside in the Northern Seattle/Lynnwood, WA area.

Hourly Range $31.63-$38.08 Based on Insurance/Property Claims Adjusting experience & skills. Compensation is evaluated based on experience; candidates with related industry experiences or extensive level of insurance claims are highly encouraged to apply.

If you are looking for the following in your next career move

• Paid training through the award-winning and industry-leading University of Farmers.
• Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job.
• Total Rewards Benefits Package:
  401K and a competitive starting salary.
• Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at a company you can be proud of.

Then Farmers Insurance is the place for you!

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will:

• Conduct virtual and field-based investigations by visiting policyholders' homes to investigate property damage.
• Use claims handling software, a company car, and a laptop to determine claims-related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment.
• Represent the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.

If you have the following:

• Minimum of 1 yr. Property Claims Handling Experience - Full File Ownership, highly preferred.
• Experience working with Xactimate or similar.
• Construction or Insurance experience will be considered.
• Strive for Customer Excellence in every interaction.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Are Results Driven and comfortable with questioning the status quo.
• Computer Literate:
  MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficiency with smartphones and applications, and claims estimating software.
• Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage from the inside out to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
• Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
• Valid driver's license and Bondable. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check as this position may include a company vehicle.

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Inspect roofs and small, confined spaces that have been damaged.
• Achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams, in states where applicable.

Physical Actions:

• Bending, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Sorting, Carrying up to 50 lbs., Climbing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Seeing.

Physical Environment:

Required job duties are performed in the field and an in-home office environment. Exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field:
Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions, Excessive noise levels, Chemicals Chemical/Biological conditions, Moving mechanical parts, Areas considered dangerous, Conditions which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.

Bilingual (Spanish and English) candidates will be eligible to earn additional multilingual pay!

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
  • WA Only:
  $26.35 - $47.06
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Job Location(s):
US - WA - Seattle, US - WA - Lynnwood

Anticipated application deadline:
At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.