Crop Insurance Adjuster

As one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, Agri Sompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success.

Agri Sompo North America is a part of Agri Sompo, Sompo International’s global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovate insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, Agri Sompo’s parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect.

Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance. As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people.

Agri Sompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country. A shared commitment to integrity, accountability, collaboration and agility define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain Agri Sompo North America as a desirable place to work.

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Agri Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Crop Insurance Adjuster to join our Southeast team, supporting our Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI), Private Products, and Named Peril claims operations.

This position will be based remotely in Mississippi, Alabama, or Tennessee.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with the Area Claim Supervisor, policyholders, agents, and other adjusters
• Record and transmit loss information to accurately determine potential damages in accordance to established loss adjustment procedures (FCIC, NCIS and Company)
• Complete field inspections, read maps and aerial imagery, measure fields and measure storage bins
• Utilize company software proficiently including daily monitoring of all company communications
• Follow FCIS, State, and Company rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for MPCI and Private Products
• Complete initial and ongoing training and certifications as required by FCIC and State Regulations
• Explain adjusting procedures and related findings to the policyholder and agent
• Perform fact-finding and investigate crop damage, record information, and transmit information to accurately determine potential indemnities
• Willingness to learn new crops

• Preferred 2 years’ experience handling crop insurance claims
• Required license and certification: CAPP certification and valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and applicable State license
• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred

• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization
• Ability to complete documentation requirements
• Ability to utilize analytical thinking; find facts and solve problems
• Ability to remain self-motivated and efficient
• Ability to work both in an office setting and outdoors in a farm environment
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally
• Working knowledge of crop insurance regulations, policies, procedures and best practices
• Works effectively under pressure and able to work within…