Field Claim Representative Liability

Job ID: 7336Location: Yakima, WADepartment: 026Relocation Provided: NoEducation Required: Bachelors DegreeExperience Required: 1 - 3 YearsPosition 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! These positions offer full paid training and competitive starting salaries, along with an outstanding benefits package including: incentives, retirement plans, tuition aide, medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as paid time off, holidays, and Credit Union services. Spanish speaking individuals are eligible to earn multilingual premium pay! Working for Farmers will provide you with:o Rapid advancement potential for success-oriented peopleo A unique opportunity to positively impact people’s lives during their time of needo Professional Growth through our comprehensive training and development programsThese opportunities service the areas of: LOCATION/S Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following:o Four-year college degreeo Min. 1-year experience in claims adjusting or in a customer service based positiono Have excellent customer service, communication, sound judgment and decision-making skillso Valid driver's licenseo Bondableo Computer proficiencyo Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus! Please apply to see why Farmers is Where you Belong! Farmers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforcePosition 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..Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 35%