Virtual Insurance Claim Adjuster

Job Title

Zurich is currently looking for a RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster II to join our Rural Community Insurance Services (RCIS) team. RCIS is one of the leading crop insurance providers in the U.S. RCIS offers insurance protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 3,600 licensed agents. RCIS offers a wide range of private product coverages, including a diverse selection of named-peril options, supplemental and stand-alone insurance products as well as federal crop insurance plans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. This incumbent will work from a home-based office. Approximately 50% travel is expected to cover the territory.

Territory

Becker, Big Stone, Clay, Grant, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, and/or Wilkin.

About RCIS

RCIS provides insurance and superior services through leading agents to protect America’s farmers and ranchers. It’s been an innovator in crop insurance since the crop insurance business was privatized by the federal government in 1980. Today it’s one of the nation’s largest crop insurance providers, offering risk management protection in all 50 states through a national network of about 4,000 professionally trained and licensed agents. This is a great opportunity to serve the agricultural community.

Your Responsibilities

As a Crop Adjuster II, your primary responsibilities will include:

• With minimal supervision, completes field inspections and related responsibilities such as reading maps and aerial photos, measuring fields, storage bins, and discussing findings of crop loss with farmers on the most complex non-routine, problematic claims including controversial claims.
• Ability to convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry people on claim situations.
• Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned.
• Ensure legal compliance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the crop insurance and claims adjusting area.
• Certification: Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) required.
• Transportation: Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory.
• Physical Requirements: walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles, climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet, lift 25 lbs., work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions.
• Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. Experience providing technical training to other crop professionals.

Compensation

We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The proposed Hourly rate for this position is $24.66 - $33.89, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

Company Overview

We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Location & Schedule

Location(s): AM - Minnesota Virtual Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

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