About the Role
Zurich North America is seeking an RCIS Crop Claims Specialist or Claims Crop Field Adjuster I to join our team. This role offers a career move within a company with a global footprint and provides a competitive salary, bonus plan, 401K match, flexible work options, summer hours, and a great work/life balance.
Responsibilities
- Exercise judgment to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts, utilizing applicable procedures.
- Exercise judgment to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage.
- Participate in Risk Management Agency initiated reviews and referrals for operations integrity and quality assurance.
- Protect Zurich’s reputation by keeping claims information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area (for Claims Crop Field Adjuster I).
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience in the agricultural or the crop insurance industry (for Crop Claims Specialist).
- Crop Adjuster Proficiency Program Certification (CAPP) must be obtained within 180 days of hire date.
- Reliable personal transportation and travel within territory.
- Ability to walk in agricultural fields up to 3 miles.
- Ability to climb agricultural storage bins up to 25 feet.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures/weather conditions.
- Travel outside of assigned area to assist with workload(s), participate on CAT team and/or provide remote assistance for CROP Claims Care Center calls and/or CCP Claims (for Crop Claims Specialist).
Skills
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft office skills.
Location
- New Hampshire
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Long Island
- Maryland
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 6 or more months of experience in the agricultural area (for Claims Crop Field Adjuster I)
- 4 or more years of experience in the agricultural or the crop insurance industry (for Crop Claims Specialist)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $46,600.00 - $81,000.00 (national average)
- $22.40 - $30.87 per hour (Claims Crop Field Adjuster I)
- $49,500.00 - $81,000.00 (Crop Claims Specialist)
Benefits
- Bonus plan
- 401K match
- Second 401K company contribution
- Flexible work options
- Summer hours
- Excellent work/life balance
- Great culture
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
About the Company
- Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
- At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience.
- We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance.
Equal Opportunity
- Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
- Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
- Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
