Property Adjuster (Resident)

Shelter Insurance Companies•Johnson City, TN

1d•$24 - $38•Remote

About The Position

A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it! Property Adjuster $23.82 - $37.71 Job Level: Individual Contributor Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. What You Will Be Doing: This is a position where the adjuster works from home, living in and servicing the Johnson City, TN area. Home office equipment and company vehicle provided. Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving property damage losses. Determine value of a claim and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits of authority, in accordance with established procedures and consistent with legal and contractual obligations. Position specializes in adjusting claims requiring coverage investigation and physical inspection. Assist with training of Adjusters and provide expertise. May involve handling of complex property losses requiring expertise in fraud detection and prevention. May be assigned duties with regard to catastrophe teams for property losses. May involve extensive travel handling weather-related claims in a variety of geographic locations. Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position, a Credit Bureau Report, Motor Vehicle Report and Criminal Background Check may be ordered on final candidates. Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. The Shelter Insurance® group of companies is a leader in the insurance industry, providing customers with exceptional insurance and financial products and services. Since opening our doors in 1946, we have become one of the most successful and financially-sound, super-regional insurance groups in the country. We provide a variety of insurance options for our customers including auto, home, life and business insurance. We exist to be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most. At Shelter Insurance® you feel like part of a family. Our leaders know employees personally and support a work/life balance. We’re a financially stable company with the desire to innovate and we enjoy a unique benefits plan you won’t find many places these days. We believe in doing the right thing and having a little fun along the way, supporting the communities where we live and work.

Requirements

Investigative, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
Knowledge of automobile repair and property construction
Ability to learn through on-the-job training/training courses
Superior skills in negotiation, customer service, written and verbal communication
Ability to travel long distances and overnight when needed and lift/move as necessary for inspection in all temperatures
Strong skills in technology
Efficient in time management to maintain schedules and deadlines
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and settle insurance claims involving property damage losses.
Determine value of a claim and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits of authority, in accordance with established procedures and consistent with legal and contractual obligations.
Position specializes in adjusting claims requiring coverage investigation and physical inspection.
Assist with training of Adjusters and provide expertise.
May involve handling of complex property losses requiring expertise in fraud detection and prevention.
May be assigned duties with regard to catastrophe teams for property losses.
May involve extensive travel handling weather-related claims in a variety of geographic locations.