The candidate for this position must live in Spokane, WA

If you are looking for the following in your next career move:

• Paid training through the award winning and industry leading University of Farmers.
• Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job.
• Total Rewards benefits package, 401K, and a competitive starting salary.
• Rapid growth potential and management opportunities for success-oriented people through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership at a company you can be proud of.

Then Farmers Insurance is the place for you!

Our Field Property Claims Adjusters will:

• Conduct field based investigations by visiting policyholders’ homes to investigate property damage.
• Use claims handling software, a company car and laptop to determine claims related damage and write estimates in a paperless environment
• Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
• Use strong customer service skills to negotiate with policyholders to settle the claim.

If you have the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn about insurance policies and property damage from the inside out to identify how coverage applies to a particular loss.
• Outgoing personality that would enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, and fraud investigators.
• Valid driver's license. Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check, because the position may include a company vehicle.
• Able to adapt to ever changing technology.

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Travel to other geographic regions to offer claims support in the event of a catastrophe. 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.
• Inspect roofs and small, confined spaces that have been damaged.

Job Summary

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 determines claims related damage. Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property. Determines and reports on subrogation potential. Initiates the sale of 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

• Bending, Pulling, Sorting
• Carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing,Speaking (English)
• Climbing, Reaching, Standing Key entering
• Reading (English)Walking, Kneeling, Seeing, Writing (English)

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment, but with exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field:

• Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions
• Excessive Noise Levels Chemicals Chemical/Biological Conditions
• Moving Mechanical Parts
• Areas considered dangerous Conditions, which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

• Prior general work experience with demonstrated customer service and time management skills is preferred.
• Strong written/verbal communication, critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment while multi-tasking and be proficient in the use of computer, internet, and Microsoft office applications.
• Must achieve minimum passing scores on all claims training exams.