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Frankenmuth Insurance Company

Field Property Claims Adjuster (NW MI)

Frankenmuth Insurance Company, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Looking for someone that lives in the NW territory of MI - position will service Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Isabella, Midland and Montcalm counties. Summary Under limited supervision and with independent judgment, investigates, evaluates and resolves/disposes of general property claims to determine the extent of company liability; may include determination and evaluation of coverage, compensability liability and damage in accordance with policy provisions by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follows corporate policies, procedures, and fair claims handling practices

Investigates claims to determine validity and extent of liability, including:

Obtains information necessary to properly investigate and evaluate each case by corresponding with agents, insureds, claimants, witnesses and others

Reviews and evaluates documentation, including applications, reports, and statements

Monitors appropriate claim outcomes through self‑audit process

Delivers superior customer service to policyholders and agents, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of claims service issues

Ensures legal, regulatory and fair claims handling compliance

Sets or recommends reserves based on results of claim investigation.

Within defined authority, manages, evaluates and concludes claims. Prepares and maintains claim reports.

May provide extensive interaction with insureds, agents, claimants, attorneys, and other service providers, including:

Conducts in‑depth interviews and/or scene inspections

Attends settlement conferences and/or trials

May serve as a member of project teams, contributing to the achievement of project objectives.

May provide leadership to junior staff by training and providing guidance. May provide input to management regarding junior staff performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience Level 5: Four to six years related experience and/or training; or bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four‑year college/university; or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training.

A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

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