[Hiring] Crop Claims Adjuster @GAIC Great American Insurance Company
Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best. The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The Division is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops. Great American's Crop Division is looking for a Claims Adjuster in Minnesota. This individual will work fully remote in this territory and will be required to travel up to 40%. Our ideal candidate will have prior crop insurance claims experience. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Investigates and maintains claims: Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability. Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records or other documents) in the investigation of claims. Works toward the resolution of claims files, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary. May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority. Conveys simple to moderately complex information (coverage, decision, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations. Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner. Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed. Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline. Experience: Generally, 6 months to 3 years of related experience. This job is non-exempt in California Physical Requirements for employees in the Crop Business Unit/Crop Claims General Adjuster Requires continuous and prolonged walking and standing. Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Requires frequent climbing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and crawling. Requires overhead reaching and grabbing. Requires regular and predictable attendance. Requires ability to conduct visual inspections. Requires work outdoors, in inclement weather conditions. Requires frequent travel. May require ability to operate a motor vehicle. Business Unit: Crop Salary Range: $48,000.00 -$75,000.00 Benefits: Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,100 employees to Be Here. Be GREAT! To learn more, visit our Career Page Apply Job!