Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan

　　Job ID: 2024-4307

　　of Openings: 1Location: Grand Rapids, MICategory: ClaimsCompany Name: Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of MichiganStatus: Regular Full-TimeWork Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Salary Minimum: USD $77,507.00/Yr.

　　OBJECTIVE

　　Property Claims Specialist Objective

　　To assure and be accountable for the consistent application of company procedures and practices in commercial, residential, farm property and property damage liability claim handling of large losses, so as to have a significant and positive overall effect on the company. To provide quality service to insureds and aid in the retention of business. To ensure that claims are properly investigated, evaluated and resolved within the company's contractual and legal obligations. To ensure timely service, while providing appropriate and equitable resolution to insureds, claimants and the company.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Property Claims Specialist Responsibilities

　　Investigate, evaluate and control claims under minimal supervision.

　　Maintain up-to-date advanced knowledge of various types of buildings, construction, repair cost and methods, repair-estimating system and scoping damages.

　　Maintain up-to-date advanced knowledge of farm machinery, livestock and home furnishings.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Property Claims Specialist Qualifications

　　Required

　　Bachelor's degree required with focus on construction trades, agriculture-related studies, business administration or insurance related field preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered.

　　Minimum ten years multi-line or property claim field experience required. Experienced computer usage and proven skills in Microsoft Office products required.

　　Expert knowledge of insurance contracts written by the companies required. Working knowledge of company and divisional policies and procedures required. Knowledge of and/or exposure to farming and agriculture industry required. Must possess outstanding listening and superior customer service skills. Working knowledge of estimating systems (i.e., Xactimate), and construction requirements and methods required. Must have access to high speed Internet at home. Must possess a valid driver license with an acceptable driving record. Designations in INS, AIC and/or similar professional insurance designation required.

　　Preferred

　　Designation in CPCU preferred.

　　Note: This is a work from home position primarily covering these Michigan counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren.

　　Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

　　PM19

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

　　PI235649932