RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I, Specialist

Zurich Insurance

. Complete field inspections and related activities, including reading maps and aerial photos and measuring fields and storage bins .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $46,592 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting field inspections and analyzing crop damage claims while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in effective communication with farmers and industry personnel regarding complex claims and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP)Field InspectionsCrop Damage AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Field InspectionsCrop Damage AnalysisClaim ReviewsFact-FindingRegulatory KnowledgeBasic Principles of NegligenceMicrosoft OfficeAgricultural KnowledgeClaim AuditsTransportation Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganization SkillsPrioritization Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP)

Industry Keywords

Crop InsuranceAgricultural Field AdjusterClaims ManagementIndemnitiesAgricultural Storage BinsField MeasurementsClaimant InteractionTeam CollaborationTravel RequirementsOutdoor Work Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete field inspections and related activities, including reading maps and aerial photos and measuring fields and storage bins
Discuss crop-loss findings with farmers on complex, non-routine, problematic, and controversial claims
Convey complex regulations and interpretations to claimants, agents, and industry personnel
Perform fact-finding regarding crop damage and transmit loss information to determine potential indemnities
Gather relevant facts, apply applicable law, and establish basic principles of negligence
Complete claim reviews and audits on lower-level adjusters as assigned
Maintain knowledge of regulatory and company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
Contribute to team projects and related results
For the Specialist role, assist with workloads, participate on CAT teams, and provide remote assistance for Crop Claims Care Center calls and CCP Claims

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area (Crop Claims Field Adjuster I)
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the agricultural or crop insurance industry (Crop Claims Specialist)
Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained within 180 days of hire
Reliable personal transportation
Valid Driver’s License
Travel within the assigned territory; additional travel may be required for the Specialist role
Ability to walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles
Ability to climb agricultural storage bins up to 50 feet
Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Experience as a Crop Claims Field Adjuster preferred
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills preferred
Must live and service within a 50-mile radius of Hamilton, White, Wayne, Saline, Williamson, Jackson, Johnson, Harden, Pope, Union, and Gallatin counties in Illinois
Employment sponsorship is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 5% for the RCIS Crop Claims Field Adjuster I
Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 10% for the RCIS Crop Claims Specialist
Merit increases may be available
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment