What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crop Claims Seasonal Adjuster position at Great American Insurance Company?
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At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.
The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The Division is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.
https://www.greatamericancrop.com/
Great American is currently seeking Seasonal Crop Adjusters. These positions are seasonal and may not be eligible for full-time or part-time benefits. Qualified candidates will cover territory in one of the following states:
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Schedule: Seasonal part-time. Hours fluctuate based on seasonal needs.
As a Crop Adjuster, you will:
Understand and can work claims for all major crops, policy/plan types, in all stages of growth.
Complete field inspections, reviews, and adjustments by reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields and storage bins, and appropriately administering company Crop insurance policies.
Review and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
Secure and analyze necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
Ensure compliant and cost effective application of Crop policies by leveraging knowledge of basic insurance statutes and regulations and complying with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Accurately document, process and transmit loss information to determine potential.
Works toward the resolution of claims files, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
Conveys simple to moderately complex information (coverage, decision, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
Follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements for employees in the Crop Business Unit/Crop Claims General Adjuster
Requires continuous and prolonged walking and standing.
Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Requires frequent climbing grain bins, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
Requires overhead reaching and grabbing.
Requires regular and predictable attendance.
Requires ability to conduct visual inspections.
Requires work outdoors, in inclement weather conditions.
Requires frequent travel.
May require ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Business Unit:
Crop
Salary Range:
Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.
Excludes seasonal employees and interns.