[Hiring] Crop Insurance Adjuster @Sompo International

Role Description

AgriSompo has a unique opportunity for a Crop Insurance Adjuster to join our Southeast team, supporting our Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products, and Named Peril claims operations.

Location: This position will be based remotely in Mississippi, Alabama, or Tennessee. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters.
• Record and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages in accordance to established loss adjustment procedures (FCIC, NCIS and Company).
• Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields and measure storage bins.
• Utilize company software proficiently including daily monitoring of all company communications.
• Follow FCIS, State, and Company rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications as required by FCIC and State Regulations.
• Explain adjusting procedures and related findings to the policyholder and agent.
• Perform fact-finding and investigate crop damage, record information, and transmit information to accurately determine potential indemnities.
• Willingness to learn new crops.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years’ experience handling crop insurance claims.
• Required license and certification: CAPP certification and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and applicable State license.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred.

Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to utilize analytical thinking; find facts and solve problems.
• Ability to remain self-motivated and efficient.
• Ability to work both in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
• Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures and best practices.
• Works effectively under pressure and able to work within tight deadlines.
• Willingness to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally; including ladders, bushels, ramps for off road vehicles.
• Ability to walk in agricultural fields, up to 3 miles.
• Ability to climb agricultural storage bins, up to 75 feet.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and balance.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform work at significant heights.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or as needed.
• Uses peripheral vision and depth perception for tasks being performed.

Benefits

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
• Vision benefits.
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.