Pendleton/LaGrande/Hermiston OR-property Claims Representative

Job ID: 6178Location: LaGrande, ORDepartment: 0M8Relocation Provided: NoEducation Required: Bachelors DegreeExperience Required: NonePosition Description: Learn Why Farmers is Where you Belong!Put your 4-year degree and previous customer service experience to work at Farmers Insurance. We are looking for results-driven, customer service focused individuals who have a sincere interest in helping people get “Back Where They Belong!” to build a rewarding career with us at Farmers Insurance. These positions offer full paid training and competitive starting salaries, along with an outstanding benefits package including: 100% company-funded profit sharing plans, 100% company-funded pension plan, tuition assistance, medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. Multilingual premium pay is available!Working for Farmers will provide you with: - Rapid advancement potential for success-oriented people - Professional Growth through our comprehensive training and development programsPosition Requirements:Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases (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. Performs other duties as assigned..