Crop Claims Adjuster (Minnesota)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, a minimum of 6 months of experience in property and casualty claims handling.
• Demonstrates functional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and handle negotiations.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Investigates and maintains claims: Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and may attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Conveys simple to moderately complex information (coverage, decision, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned