What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional General Adjuster position at Crawford & Company?
Job Description
๐ข Handle Complex Property Claims and Make an Impact Across New York! ๐ ๐
Location: Syracuse, NY ๐
Work Setup: Hybrid โ Work From Home Driving Role ๐๐ก
What Weโre Looking For
๐ 5 years of property claims experience
๐ข๐ Experience handling both commercial and residential property claims
๐ Strong investigation, negotiation, and claims management skills
Responsibilities
โญ New York Adjuster License preferred, but not required
Why Crawford?
Because a claim is more than a number - itโs a person, a child, a friend. Itโs anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.
At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. Weโre looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.
We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com .
Education
When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:
๐ข Handle Complex Property Claims and Make an Impact Across New York! ๐ ๐
Location: Syracuse, NY ๐
Work Setup: Hybrid โ Work From Home Driving Role ๐๐ก
What Weโre Looking For
๐ 5 years of property claims experience
๐ข๐ Experience handling both commercial and residential property claims
๐ Strong investigation, negotiation, and claims management skills
Responsibilities
โญ New York Adjuster License preferred, but not required
- Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverage.
- Ability to mentor adjusters and co adjusting losses with other staff.
- Investigates claims and assisting other staff by interviewing claimants, witnesses and other interested parties; by obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, by comparing claim information with evidence and/or by consulting with experts.
- Sets estimated loss values for clients.
- Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford & Company.
- Communicates adjustment recommendations to appropriate parties after determining liability.
- Recommends litigation when appropriate.
- Presents evidence and serves as an expert witness at legal proceedings.
- Maintains company reputation and insurance product integrity by complying with federal and state regulations and corporate quality standards.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
- Makes sales calls to solicit new business.
- Requires two years college or an equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous experience adjusting complex property or liability claims. General experience level in excess of 10 years handling claims or working within industry segment.
- Excellent knowledge of interpretation of insurance coverage, customs and practices.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions. Must have a valid driver's license. Must complete designated courses while in position in order to advance.
- A variable schedule including on-call may be required. Depending on case load you may be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
- Travel may be required during/outside of normal business hours when necessary.
Why Crawford?
Because a claim is more than a number - itโs a person, a child, a friend. Itโs anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.
At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. Weโre looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.
We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com .
Education
When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:
- Competitive base pay
- Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
- We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include:
- Prescription Drugs
- HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Supplemental Health Benefits
- Virtual Physical Therapy
- Caregiving Services
- Life Assistance Program
- The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.
- Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
- Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
- A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.