Drive Success in Property Claims - Join Our Team in Portland, Maine!
Position: Property Adjuster Location: Portland, ME (Hybrid: Work From Home + Driving Role) What We're Looking For:
• Minimum 2 years of Property Adjuster experience • Minimum 2 years of Xactimate experience • Strong analytical and communication skills • Ability to work independently and travel for inspections
College degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 6 months experience or completion of Crawford and Company basic property class, and/or continuing education requirements. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good attention to detail. Strong analytical and mathematical ability. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to handle challenging situations and people. Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions. Outside adjusters must have a valid drivers license. Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined by Crawford Educational Services.
A variable schedule including on-call may be required. Depending on case load you may be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary. Travel may be required during/outside of normal business hours when necessary.
Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverages.
Investigates claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, and by comparing claim information with evidence.
Sets loss reserves.
Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford.
Settles claims by determining insurance carriers liability, clients instructions and authority levels required by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate.
Controls claims costs
Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards.
Recommends litigation when appropriate.
Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence.
Maintains expected case load.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
Product supervision focuses primarily on product being presented to clients.
Conducts roof inspections as needed.
Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.
Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries.
The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines, including property and casualty claims management, workers compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration
The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.