What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Adjuster - Detroit, MI (Local Only) position at Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company?
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- Employment Eligibility (e-Verify): English & Spanish
- Right to work: English / Spanish
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Position Overview:
The primary duties of a field adjuster are to inspect the loss and prepare documents detailing the claim.
Essential Job Functions
- Communicate with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys, and other experts to gather information on claims
- Negotiate settlements with the insured and/or their representatives
- Prepare reports based on the policy language and submit payment recommendations to the desk examiners
- Prepare detailed estimates of the damage
- Manage workload and submit closing documents in a timely fashion
- Regular and reliable attendance
Marginal Job Functions
- Answer incoming telephone calls from attorneys, agents, public adjusters and insureds
- Rely on training as well as guidance from management to plan and accomplish goals
- Other duties as assigned
Skill, Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Some degree of creativity and latitude is a plus
- Must possess a Florida 6-20 Insurance License
- Possession of out of state license as required by management
- Ability to work independently as well as a team player
- Ability to multi-task#ZR
Benefit Highlights
- Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
- Generous PTO policy
- Eligible for performance based bonuses