The posting
Job Description
We are expanding our IN-OFFICE Desk Operations and looking for quality adjusters to handle Property Catastrophe claims from a desk within the Client’s office location in Peachtree Corners, GA. As this is an in-person role, it requires local residency and dependable transportation. Candidates must be able to report onsite as required. These Desk Adjusters will utilize technology to gather information and evaluate the loss. They will then analyze that information, determine coverage, and settle the losses with minimal supervision. Candidates must have the desire to provide excellent customer service, communicate professionally, maintain high claim standards and produce a quality claim file. *This position will not convert to remote, is a 40-hour work week, and can include weekends as a part of the regular schedule. Overtime may be required and is based on client needs. #LI-Onsite
Responsibilities
- Examine claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records when available to determine coverage.
- Effectively communicates claim process via written correspondence and phone. Position requires making outbound phone calls as well as staffing an inbound call phone rotary throughout the day.
- Utilizes current technology to investigate property losses, make coverage determination, set reserves, review, and analyze written information and estimate damages.
- Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state, and federal government and by Crawford.
- Settles claims by determining insurance carrier’s liability, client’s instructions and authority levels issuing settlement checks, creating regulatory and other letters required by the client. Consistent, proactive communication with customers throughout the entirety of the claims process is also required.
- Continuous interaction with claimants, clients, and supervisors to exchange information, decisions may involve analysis of alternative courses of action.
- Achieves required Service Level Agreements “SLA” as set forth by client and/or Crawford for claim handling process.
- Maintains expected case load.
- Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations, service standards and client requirements.
- Maintains adjuster licenses in all required states as well as professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
- Always upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct.
- Participates in special projects or perform duties in other areas as requested.
Qualifications
- College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience investigating, evaluating and creating estimates for exterior and interior residential property claim.
- 2-4 years’ experience in insurance, handling property claims, construction, damage evaluation and estimating, building repair or similar backgrounds preferred.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to properly interpret and apply residential property insurance policies, terms and conditions to claims handling.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain claim diary.
- Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
- Knowledge of insurance industry, terminology, customs, and practices.
- Working knowledge of ISO policies, terms, and conditions
- Computer skills and learning new technology are critical to this position. Candidate will need to have a passion for learning, exploring, and applying new technologies, apps, and software.
- Working experience in Xactimate / Xactware software applications. Also looking for Symbility users.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must have current home state license or designated home state license. Must be eligible to obtain additional adjuster's licenses in multiple states as needed.
- Acceptable results on pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.
- Bilingual a plus.
- Valid adjuster's license in state of residence (where required by law), and all states for which claims will be handled in. #LI-RR1
About Us
Why Crawford?
Because a claim is more than a number - it’s a person, a child, a friend. It’s anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.
At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We’re looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.
We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com.
When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:
- Competitive base pay
- The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate’s previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.
- Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
- We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Prescription Drugs
- HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Supplemental Health Benefits
Other Benefits currently available at no cost include:
- Enhanced Mental Health Support
- Virtual Physical Therapy
- Caregiving Services
- Life Assistance Program
*The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.
- Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
- Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
- A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.
Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.
