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Property Adj

Crawford & Company, Fairfax, VA, United States


Drive Success in Property Claims - Join Our Team in Virginia! Position:

Property Adjuster

Location:

Fredericksburg or Manassas, VA

Work Setup:

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 driver's 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

Responsibilities

Examine claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverages

Investigate claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, inspecting physical damage, and comparing claim information with evidence

Set loss reserves

Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford

Settle claims by determining insurance carrier's liability, client's instructions and authority levels, obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, and pursuing subrogation when appropriate

Control claims costs

Maintain company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards

Recommend litigation when appropriate

Present evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence

Maintain expected case load

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education

Product supervision focuses primarily on the product being presented to clients

Conduct roof inspections as needed

Uphold the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times

Participate in special projects or perform duties in other areas as requested

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