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Job Summary
We are Farmers!
We are more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions own our actions and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.
Farmers is an award winning equal opportunity employer committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isnt just our business its our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities check out be sure to follow us on Instagram LinkedIn and TikTok.
Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration creativity and innovation which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
- Investigates confirms coverage determines liability establishes damages reports status and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases which may include the more difficult files and which may require specialized experience (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).
- Adjusts all types of claims. Inspects damaged property and vehicles and determines claims related damage.
- Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property and vehicles.
- Determines and reports on subrogation potential.
- Initiates the sale of salvage vehicles personal property and miscellaneous salvage items.
- Reports theft fraud and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
- Performs most duties on an individual basis and work has a direct bearing on Management results.
- Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
- Personal contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders claimants agents witnesses repair facilities contractors police and fire departments state and county fraud and arson personnel special investigators attorneys expert witnesses members of the medical profession and all other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.
- Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Environment
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Two years of prior claims experience.
- 2 years of estimating experience.
- CCC preferred.
- Total Loss experience preferred.
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $32.42 - $51.56
o CO Only: $30.38 - $44.58
o HI/IL/MN/VT Only:$30.38 - $47.70
o MA Only:$30.38 - $47.70 - o MD Only: $30.38 - $47.70
o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $30.38 - $51.56
o Albany County NY/Cleveland OH: $32.42 - $44.58
o WA Only: $30.38 - $54.21 - Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information review What we offer on Location(s): US - AZ - Phoenix RUS - United States US - CO - Englewood US - CO US - FL - Lake Mary US - KS - Kansas City US - MI - Grand Rapids US - MO - St Louis US - TX - Dallas
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033 Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender expression genetic information national origin age disability marital status military and veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Want to learn more about our culture & opportunitiesCheck out be sure to follow us onInstagramLinkedIn andTikTok.
Spokane WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email:
Key Skills
- Client Server
- Integration
- Marketing and Merchandising
- Facilities
- Bank Operations
About Company
A Qatar-based initiative, Torba Market is a unique platform. We offer locally grown produce and artisanal goods from Qatar and abroad year-round through our online shop, and seasonally through our Farmers Market.
