Senior Property Adjuster

Engle Martin

. Investigate commercial insurance claims across varied business and property settings .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeDeerfield • Illinois • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial property loss adjusting, including conducting thorough property inspections, interpreting insurance policies, and preparing detailed reports. Proficient in utilizing software systems like Xactimate for accurate loss estimates and managing claims across various business sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Property Loss AdjustingXactimate Software ProficiencyClaims Adjudication Process KnowledgeExceptional Written And Verbal CommunicationStrong Research And Investigative Skills

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Hard Skills

Property InspectionsLoss EstimationClaims ManagementInsurance Policy InterpretationConflict ResolutionProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingDetail OrientationAbility To Lift 50 PoundsClose Visual Acuity

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam CollaborationPersuasion AbilitiesAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelXactimateCorelogic

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License In Assigned State(s)

Industry Keywords

Commercial Insurance ClaimsCatastrophe ClaimsProperty Claim LawBusiness Risk AssessmentConstruction Industry Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate commercial insurance claims across varied business and property settings
Assess losses or damage from weather, catastrophes, earthquakes, fire, vandalism, accidents, and other events
Conduct property inspections and photograph claim sites
Obtain information from claimants and experts including architects, engineers, builders, police officers, health care practitioners, and accountants
Coordinate with diverse expert teams and work with expert witnesses, attorneys, public adjusters, and carrier examiners
Interpret insurance policies and establish appropriate loss estimates
Recommend the reasonable and proper amount the insurer should pay on claims
Ensure accuracy of collected and reported information and guard against fraudulent claims
Prepare clear, thorough reports and letters to insurance carriers with conclusions and recommendations
Use software systems such as Xactimate to produce accurate estimates
Maintain field notes, journal entries, and time and expense records
Submit reimbursement reports according to organization and client policies
Prepare and conduct presentations and produce special reports for insurance carriers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
2-5 years’ experience in commercial property loss adjusting
Experience with catastrophe claims
Wide range of experience in various classes and types of business risk, including manufacturing, retail, industrial, habitational, and hospitality
Ability to understand claims adjudication process with sound knowledge of commercial and residential construction industries
Knowledge of property claim law
Active license, or ability to promptly obtain such, in the assigned state(s)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong research and investigative skills
Conflict resolution and persuasion abilities
Organized and detail oriented
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Xactimate, Corelogic, and ability and openness to adapt to new technologies
Ability to perform property inspections in challenging environments, including roofs, scaffolding, crawl spaces, and enclosed areas
Ability to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder
Close visual acuity sufficient to prepare reports, use a computer terminal, read documents, conduct detailed inspections, perceive color and depth, and carry out inspection duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular, full-time, exempt status
Field position in the Chicago market
Travel and work opportunities associated with catastrophe claims, including evening, overnight, and weekend travel/work