Field Adjuster - Maryland (Local Only)
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Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
MD
Summary
The primary duties of a field adjuster include inspecting losses and preparing documents detailing claims. This involves communicating with various stakeholders, negotiating settlements, and preparing detailed reports and estimates.
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- Employment Eligibility (e-Verify): English & Spanish
- Right to work: English / Spanish
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Position Overview:
The primary duties of a field adjuster are to inspect the loss and prepare documents detailing the claim. Applicant must be located within the DMV area.
Essential Job Functions:
• Communicate with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys, and other experts to gather information on claims
• Negotiate settlements with the insured and/or their representatives
• Prepare reports based on the policy language and submit payment recommendations to the desk examiners
• Prepare detailed estimates of the damage
• Manage workload and submit closing documents in a timely fashion
• Regular and reliable attendance
Marginal Job Functions:
• Answer incoming telephone calls from attorneys, agents, public adjusters and insureds
• Rely on training as well as guidance from management to plan and accomplish goals
• Other duties as assigned
Skill, Experience and Licensure Requirements:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Some degree of creativity and latitude is a plus
• Must possess a Florida 6-20 Insurance License
• Possession of out of state license as required by management
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player
• Ability to multi-task
Other Skills/Abilities
• Computer savvy
• Estimating software knowledge
• Basic calculator skills
• Working knowledge of ISO policies
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Benefit Highlights
- Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
- Generous PTO policy
- Eligible for performance based bonuses
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida. UPCIC is fully licensed and has commenced its operations in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. We have established strong relationships with a network of over 7,000 independent agents by emphasizing personal interaction, offering superior services and maintaining an exclusive focus on homeowners insurance.
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., is one of the leading writers of homeowners insurance in Florida. UPCIC is fully licensed and has commenced its operations in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. We have established strong relationships with a network of over 7,000 independent agents by emphasizing personal interaction, offering superior services and maintaining an exclusive focus on homeowners insurance.
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, FL