General Adjuster - Seattle, Washington - Property & Casualty

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To investigate and adjust complex property and casualty claims for personal, casualty, or property losses and damages, including field investigations involving bodily injury, slip/trip and fall incidents, and third-party property damage claims.

• Handles complex losses locally unassisted up to designated authority; assists on larger losses, including handling accounting-based losses (business interruption and stock).
• Investigates and adjusts complex property and casualty claims, including bodily injury, slip/trip and fall, and third-party property damage exposures.
• Examines claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage and liability.
• Interviews, telephones, or corresponds with claimants, insureds, witnesses, and other involved parties regarding claims.
• Consults police, medical, employment, and other records; inspects property damage and loss locations to determine extent of liability and damages.
• Estimates cost of repair, replacement, remediation, or compensation.
• Prepares reports of findings and claim recommendations.
• Recommends litigation by legal department when warranted by claim complexity or disputed liability.
• Attends litigation hearings.
• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files to cover probable costs.
• Assists in preparing loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculates adequate future rates.

Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.

Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation. Appropriate state adjuster license is required.

Experience Five (5) years of property and/or casualty claims adjusting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience handling property damage, bodily injury, slip/trip and fall, and third-party property damage claims is preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental:
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines. Physical:
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to kneel, squat or bend. Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions. Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, and work overhead. Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Be able to push/pull up…