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Field Claims Adjuster (NY)
Remote (NY)
American National is seeking an experienced full-time team member to manage field property claims locally (personal lines as well as commercial and agriculture lines of business) with preferred residence in the following location: East Albany, NY.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for the operation of the independent field office within specified territory (Full life cycle property claims handling, including field inspections)
- Contact applicable parties, obtain recorded statements, explain the claim process, review coverage, investigate, and identify special investigation unit (fraudulent) indicators
- Review facts of loss, details of coverage, and investigative needs to properly assess damages
- Order police/fire reports, document claims files with the results of review and intention
- Conduct field investigations, unless independent adjuster assignment is deemed to be in the best interest of both the client and company
- Communicate, explain, and prepare estimates with detailed diagrams and reports
- Negotiate with insureds, contractors, and vendors
- Assess salvage/subrogation potential and monitor to conclusion
- Complete risk evaluations for both underwriting and claims
- Maintain ongoing contact with claimants, agents, attorneys, and internal clients regarding the status of claims files
- Conclude claims in compliance with all state rules and regulations
- Assist with claims handling in catastrophe (CAT) events which may include extended travel/overnight stays, (Company CAT team will deploy first, field adjusters secondary-with notice)
- Maintain continuing education (CE) courses for required state licensing
What You'll Need
- Property claims handling experience preferred (Relevant work experience may be considered) Example: Home Construction, Estimating positions
- Currently hold appropriate state adjuster license or obtain following date of hire (American National will incur fees associated / No out of pocket expenses)
- Physically capable to perform field assessments and evaluations (Climbing ladders/roofs and maneuvering within tight crawl space areas)
- Successfully pass a motor vehicle check and possess an active driver’s license
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