NYCM Insurance · 11 hours ago
Property Adjuster
NYCM Insurance is seeking a Property Adjuster to fulfill an Adjuster role in or around several counties in New York. The Property Adjuster will inspect and investigate claims, evaluate coverage under policies, negotiate settlements, and generate detailed reports throughout the claim adjustment process.
Financial ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain appropriate and timely file reserves
Establish and maintain appropriate and timely diary system for assigned case load
Ensure adherence to all pertinent Regulation 64 rules and other claim handling laws and regulations
Make contacts and schedule inspections
Construct, track, and accurately report monthly mileage and expense reports
Document all phase of the claims’ adjustment process
Inspect, analyze, and investigate 1st and 3rd party claims to real property, including the following: Regularly lift, walk, climb, stand, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach, climb ladders or crawl into tight spaces
Regularly sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and assigned work equipment. Regularly drive a car and sit at a computer for extended periods of time
Climb ladders, navigate uneven or broken ground, accessing cellars, attics and entering structures and work in confined space
Carry objects up to 50 lbs
Take pictures of damages
Negotiate settlement within authority levels
Write estimates of cost to repair
Effectively and efficiently manage loss adjustment expenses
Provide efficient, prompt, courteous service and communication to internal business partners and external customers regarding investigation and resolution of property/commercial claims
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; focuses on solving conflict
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Valid NYS Driver's License
Qualified to take NYS General Adjusters License examination and obtain a passing result on the examination
Good reading, writing, documentation, mathematical skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, other software and similar tools
Basic understanding of insurance, accounting, etc
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Good listening, communication and presentation skills
Excellent time management skills
Basic understanding of the construction trades
Basic understanding of mechanical tools and electronic equipment used to investigate property damages
Aptitude to grasp new concepts and processes
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to interact in a professional manner and maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to read and interpret entry level technical information including engineer's reports, contractor's estimates, remediation reports and policies to determine applicable coverage
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Benefits
Company vehicle and all equipment (laptop, phone, Printer etc.) is provided.