Field Property Claims Adjuster

Farmers Insurance

. Conduct virtual and on-site investigations at policyholders’ residences .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting investigations, assessing property damage, and negotiating settlements while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficient in using claims handling software and engaging effectively with various stakeholders in the insurance industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Claims Handling Software ProficiencyProperty Damage AssessmentNegotiation SkillsExcellent Oral And Written CommunicationCustomer Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Property Damage AssessmentClaims Handling Software ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsComputer LiteracyInsurance Policy KnowledgeAbility To Climb LaddersAbility To Work In Confined SpacesPhysical Capability To Carry Up To 50 LbsAchieve Passing Score On Claims Training ExamsEagerness To Learn

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer ServiceProfessional RepresentationEffective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookSmartphonesClaims Handling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseBondable

Industry Keywords

InsuranceProperty DamageSubrogationFraud InvestigationArson InvestigationCatastrophe DeploymentsSafety StandardsRetail ExperienceMotor Vehicle Record Background CheckPolicyholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct virtual and on-site investigations at policyholders’ residences
Assess property damage, determine liability, evaluate the extent of loss, and negotiate fair settlements
Use claims handling software, a company car, and a laptop to determine damage and write estimates in a paperless environment
Evaluate and report potential subrogation opportunities
Report theft, fraud, or arson incidents to appropriate state and industry agencies
Perform duties independently with work directly impacting management outcomes
Represent the company professionally in public interactions
Engage with policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, law enforcement, fraud and arson investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and other relevant parties
Negotiate with policyholders to settle claims
Promote safety and comply with safety and ergonomic standards
Travel away from residence for catastrophe deployments, usually for 23 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent required
Excellent customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment
Construction or Insurance experience is highly desirable and preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Proficiency with smartphones and applications
Eagerness to learn insurance policies and property damage
Valid driver's license and bondable
Final candidates subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check
Must reside in the Lafayette, Crawfordsville, or Frankfort, Indiana hiring territory
Willing and able to climb ladders and work on rooftops multiple times per day
Able to work in small, confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
Achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams
Willing to commit to 1–3 CAT deployments per year
Speaking, reading, writing, and key entering in English
Able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Able to perform bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, sorting, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, and seeing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training through the award-winning and industry-leading University of Farmers
Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job
401(k)
Competitive starting salary
Rapid growth potential and management opportunities through education, mentorship programs, and inspirational leadership
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Company car
Laptop