Crop Claims Adjuster
| Company | American Financial Group |
|---|---|
| Location | South Dakota, USA |
| Salary | $48000 – $70000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Management, Ag Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in general agriculture, ag business/sales, agronomy, and/or grain merchandising
- Crop Insurance experience is highly favorable
- Demonstrates functional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures
- Develops and maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and handle negotiations
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Responsibilities
- Manages an inventory of crop related claims to evaluate compensability/liability
- Conducts claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages
- Determines and may negotiate appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority
- Conveys routine to moderately complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners
- May authorize payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensure payments are made in a timely manner
- Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements
- Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as an associate degree or relevant certificate