RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I

Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency. Together with RCIS agents, we protect America's farmers and ranchers. 

 

The Crop Adjuster to work out of one of the following states Colorado or Nebraska. This incumbent will work from a home-based office.  This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory. 

 

The ideal candidate will need to live and service within a 100-mile area of the following Colorado or Nebraskra counties:

• Colorado: Larimer, Weld, Adams, Arapahoe, Morgan, Logan, Kit Carson, Washington, Yuma, Phillips, Sedgwick, Lincoln. 
• Nebraska Counties: Keith, Chase, Perkins, Dundy

 

RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community. 

 

As a Crop Adjuster, your primary accountabilities will include: 

 

• Complete field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring field and storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers

• Perform fact finding regarding crop damage; record information and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages

• Provide excellent service to our customers – both agents and policyholders (farmers)

• Utilize company software to electronically transmit claims information directly from the field to RCIS to ensure claims are processed timely and accurately

• Follow regulatory and company rules, policies, and procedures

 

Basic Qualifications:  

 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area

• Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained with 180 days of hire date

• Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory

• Valid Driver’s License

• RCIS Crop Adjuster Physical Requirements: walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs. to 50 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organization and prioritization skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  The Compensation provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.   As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles.  For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. The starting hourly rate for the position is:  $21.49 - $28.00.            

 

 

 

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

 

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