Field Property Claims Adjuster

Farmers Insurance

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 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

Property Damage AssessmentClaims NegotiationCustomer Service ExperienceInsurance KnowledgeCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Claims Handling SoftwareProperty Damage EvaluationNegotiationLadder ClimbingRoof InspectionWeight Carrying (up to 50 lbs)Environmental Hazard ToleranceClaims Training ExamsSmartphone ProficiencyPaperless Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProfessional RepresentationEagerness to LearnInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookLaptopSmartphone Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseBondable

Industry Keywords

InsuranceSubrogationFraud ReportingCatastrophe DeploymentConstruction Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct virtual and on-site investigations at policyholders’ residences
Assess property damage, determine liability, evaluate loss extent, 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 direct impact on management outcomes
Represent the company professionally in public interactions
Engage with policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, law enforcement, investigators, attorneys, medical professionals, and other stakeholders
Negotiate with policyholders to settle claims
Promote safety and comply with company safety and ergonomic standards
Travel away from home for approximately 23 days when assigned to the Catastrophe team
Perform additional duties as assigned

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 literate: 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 live in the greater Eugene, Oregon area and be a resident of Oregon
Willing and able to climb ladders, inspect roofs, and work on rooftops multiple times per day
Comfortable working in small, confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
Achieve a minimum passing score on all claims training exams
Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to speak, read, write, and key enter in English
Willingness to commit to 1–3 catastrophe deployments per year
Ability to work in field and in-home office environments and tolerate specified environmental hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training through the University of Farmers
Flexibility and independence to work outside the confines of a desk job
401(k)
Competitive starting salary
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