Northern MN – Field Adjuster

Berkley•Saint Paul, MN

4d•$48,000 - $96,000

About The Position

We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers. This role is responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving claims within a dedicated program serving the northern region of Minnesota. The position primarily supports the central and northern regions of the state and includes handling auto, casualty, and municipal property claims.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Must maintain a current/valid adjuster’s license at all times.
Must have a working knowledge of a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, insurance related laws/regulations, medical terminology, general construction, and automobile repairs.
Must possess a high degree of literacy.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Excellent human relations and customer service skills.
Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
Must be proficient in analytical tasks.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.
Must maintain a current Resident Independent Adjuster’s license in the state of MN.

Responsibilities

Interview insureds, injured parties, witnesses and others as appropriate.
Inspect property damage.
Review factual information to prepare damage estimates.
Investigate assigned losses to determine coverage.
Evaluate loss exposure for various property losses.
Evaluate and negotiate settlements based upon coverage document language.
Determine scope of loss and cost of repairs.
Make recommendations regarding resolution of claims.
Make recommendations regarding litigation.
Prepare reports for Client Company.
Enter reports/file activity into electronic claim processing system.
Accountable for results, customer service, and achieving departmental and unit objectives.
May perform other functions as assigned