PROPERTY FIELD APPRAISER-GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA (FULLY REMOTE)

As a Property Field Appraiser, you will be responsible for meeting virtually or in-person with the policyholder at their home to investigate, assess and facilitate remediation and repair decisions on residential property damage claims. Regularly negotiating and reaching agreement with vendors and contractors on repair operations while applying policy contract provisions to resolve claims timely and accurately. This is a task-based position, which refers to being assigned the field and/or virtual inspection portion of the claim to determine the scope of repairs and prepare a complete estimate that involves all aspects of the damaged dwelling and other structures on the claim. You partner and work as a team with the Claim Owner to address the policyholder’s needs to complete the claim. Superior verbal and written communication skills are essential to communicate as required throughout the claims process. Must be able to work independently with minimal management involvement and possess excellent time-management skills. Periodic (less than 10%) travel within California may be required as well when needed. What are the duties and responsibilities of this position: Provide superior customer service to our policyholders while working autonomously in the field and based in your home-office. Communicating daily with customers to schedule inspections, walking them through the repair process and helping them get back to the place they were before their loss. Regularly assessing damages and completing estimates through computer based estimating software and reaching agreements on scope and arenaflex of repairs with customers and/or their representative both in person, virtually and via phone. Accurately document activity and secure claim information within our claim’s system. Complete file summaries and action plans on newly assigned tasks with appropriate updates throughout the life of the claim. Responsible for compliance with state insurance regulations and company claims handling guidelines at all times. What background, credentials and skills are needed to be successful in this position: • College degree or prior applicable work experience required • Bilingual in Spanish a plus • Having a current California adjuster license, a plus • Excellent organization and time management skills • Solid analytical skills • Ability to make timely and accurate decisions • Strong negotiation skills • Ability to work independently with minimal management oversight • Work Location: Regularly in Field and from Home Office. • Must have a valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record for this position. Other Important Information: Location(s) – Greater Los Angeles Area (FULLY REMOTE) Competitive Compensation – Salaries will be established commensurate with experience Benefits - Protection is the name of the game in the insurance industry, and we believe in benefit plans that offer protection to our employees for medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plans. Our 401k plan and company match are second to none. The company will make a matching contribution equal to 60% of your salary qualified deferral contribution! Pacific Specialty Insurance Company is a member of the McGraw Group of Affiliated Companies Pacific Specialty Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer Company’s privacy policy can be found on their website, under the careers tab. Apply tot his job

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