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Workplace: Remote ( #LI-Remote ) - San Francisco or South Bay
Job Summary
Investigates, determines liability, confirms coverage, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims.
Will also be required to maintain an active adjusters license in states where required.
Essential Job Functions
Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).
Adjusts all types of claims.
Inspects damaged property and vehicles, and determines claims related damage.
Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property and vehicles.
Determines and reports on subrogation potential.
Initiates the sale of salvage vehicles, personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.
Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results.
Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
Personal contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, repair facilities, contractors, police and fire departments, state and county fraud and arson personnel, special investigators, attorneys, expert witnesses, members of the medical profession and all other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.
Employees assigned to the Catastrophe team will be required to travel away from their residence for a specified period of time, usually consisting of 23 days.
Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Actions
Job is performed in-person at a Farmers office or virtually at an approved alternative work location.
Job may include work performed at field locations.
In office settings, the physical work environment is indoors and climate-controlled with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Normal and customary distractions include background noise produced by office equipment and chatter among people, as well as interruptions.
At field locations, the physical work environment varies.
While field work may be performed indoors, it is often perfomed outdoors and includes exposure to weather elements.
Other potential exposures include hazardous materials and unstable structures.
Normal and customary distractions include noise produced by environmental factors and chatter among people, as well as interruptions.
Frequently stands or moves about the workplace for prolonged periods of time, up to a full shift.
Frequently navigates stairs, ramps, and level or uneven surfaces.
Regularly climbs ladders or navigates elevated surfaces as determined by the duties being performed.
Occasionally sits for limited periods of time, as determined by the duties being performed.
Frequently moves, pushes, pulls, lifts, carries, and places objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Frequently uses shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate equipment, tools, and objects necessary to perform job duties.
Occasionally performs fine motor tasks such as typing, mousing or writing.
Frequently performs movements such as bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching overhead or below the knees.
Possesses clear vision, with or without correction, to visually read and verify information.
Relies on depth perception and peripheral vision to navigate the work environment visually by identifying barriers, changes in terrain and locating objects.
Possesses adequate hearing, with or without correction, to communicate with co-workers, resp ond promptly to auditory signals or alarms, and discern sounds essential for maintaining safety and productivity in the workplace.
Jobs in this category may require regular travel between Farmers offices, alternative work locations, and/or field locations.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Special Skill Requirement
Communication Personal Computer Literate Valid driver's license Bondable
Benefits Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $28.12 - $44.74 - based on experience Eonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance) 401(k) Medical Dental Vision Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance For more information, review "What we offer" on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer
Job Location(s): San Francisco or South Bay Area
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team.
As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities?
Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.