Property Claims Specialist Objective
To assure and be accountable for the consistent application of company procedures and practices in commercial, residential, farm property and property damage liability claim handling of large losses, so as to have a significant and positive overall effect on the company. To provide quality service to insureds and aid in the retention of business. To ensure that claims are properly investigated, evaluated and resolved within the company's contractual and legal obligations. To ensure timely service, while providing appropriate and equitable resolution to insureds, claimants and the company.
Property Claims Specialist Responsibilities
Investigate, evaluate and control claims under minimal supervision.
Maintain up-to-date advanced knowledge of various types of buildings, construction, repair cost and methods, repair-estimating system and scoping damages.
Maintain up-to-date advanced knowledge of farm machinery, livestock and home furnishings.
Property Claims Specialist Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree required with focus on construction trades, agriculture-related studies, business administration or insurance related field preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum ten years multi-line or property claim field experience required.
Experienced computer usage and proven skills in Microsoft Office products required.
Expert knowledge of insurance contracts written by the companies required.
Working knowledge of company and divisional policies and procedures required.
Knowledge of and/or exposure to farming and agriculture industry required.
Must possess outstanding listening and superior customer service skills.
Working knowledge of estimating systems (i.e., Xactimate), and construction requirements and methods required.
Must have access to high speed Internet at home.
Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.
Designations in INS, AIC and/or similar professional insurance designation required.
Preferred
Designation in CPCU preferred.
Note This is a work from home (in Michigan) position convering the Northen Michigan territory. Ideal candidates would live in Grand Traverse, Antrim, Emmet, Otsego, Benzie or Crawford County in Michigan.
Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
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At Farm Bureau Insurance we’re dedicated to serving Michigan - and only Michigan.
We were founded in 1949 by Michigan farmers—members of Michigan Farm Bureau—who wanted an insurance company that worked as hard as they did, gave honest service, and cared about Michigan’s future.
Those values still guide us today and are a big reason why we are known as Michigan’s Insurance Company, dedicated to protecting the farms, families, and businesses of this great state.
Our 450 agents across Michigan provide a full range of insurance services—life, home, auto, farm, business, retirement, Lake Estate®, and more—protecting nearly 500,000 Michigan policyholders.
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We’re proud that we have helped thousands of Michigan families achieve financial security through our life insurance and retirement plans. In fact, we are consistently named one of the top 50 life insurance companies in America year after year, based on strength stability and outstanding financial performance. This rate, awarded by the Ward Group, recognizes Farm Bureau Life as one of the safest life insurers in America.
We are also rated Excellent by A.M. Best, one of the top monitors of the insurance industry. Nobody cares as much about protecting you, your family, and your future as we do. Read more about our ratings here.
Mission Statement: Protecting the People of Michigan from the Risks of Everyday Life
