RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I
Zurich

Job Info

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Zurich is currently looking for a to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America's farmers and ranchers.

Zurich/RCIS is currently looking for a Crop Adjuster to work out of the state of Montana. This incumbent will work from a home-based office. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory.

The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 100-mile area of the following Montana counties: Richland, Dawson, McCone, Prairie, Wibaux, Custer or Fallon.

RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America's farmers and ranchers. It's been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it's one of the nation's largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents.

This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

As a Crop Adjuster, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Complete field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring field and storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers

• Perform fact finding regarding crop damage; record information and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages

• Provide excellent service to our customers - both agents and policyholders (farmers)

• Utilize company software to electronically transmit claims information directly from the field to RCIS to ensure claims are processed timely and accurately

• Follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area

• Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date

• Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory

• Valid Driver's License

• RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements: walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

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Location(s): AM - Montana Virtual Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Hiring Manager Name: Jaime R Nelson

Recruiter Name: Tori Thornberry

Job Level: 3T

Division: Claims

Internal Referral Bonus: $500.00

External ​Referral Bonus: $1,000.00

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