Property Specialist

Property Specialist

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JOB TITLE: Property Specialist

REPORTS TO: Property Claim Manager-David Lowe

DEPARTMENT: Claims

POSITION SUMMARY:

Write estimates and appraise damages on property losses exceeding $25,000.

Company auto provided with covered gas, insurance, and maintenance.

Position: Full Time, Salaried opportunity with benefits Plan

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm

Location: This is a fully remote position, must live in the state of Virginia.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Scope damage and write estimates on property losses exceeding $25,000

Write appraisals on total property losses

Assist PCR with any questions/concerns regarding property losses

Review PCR estimates for accuracy and consistency

Handle all aspects of the building portion of assigned claims including:

Same day or next day inspection/scope on all assigned losses

Complete preliminary estimate within 5 days of inspection

Verify proper coverage for all assignments

Obtain agreed price with contractor when possible

Obtain contracts and draw schedules when required

Instruct PCR on amounts to be paid by coverage and when to pay

Handle all supplemental requests including re-inspections as required

Maintain contact with insured and contractor until final payment is made

Provide support and assist PCR and assist in resolving contested property claims

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Train department and company personnel on property estimating and appraisals

Provide assistance, training and support for PCR

Handle entire property claims during CAT situations

Work and Coordinate CAT losses when required by Management

Assist with CAT losses in any area of the state as required

Train department personnel on use of property estimating programs and scoping

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

College degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 5 years field claims experience

Knowledge of Xactimate property estimating system.

MINIMUM SKILL QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive Knowledge of construction trade and construction costs

Ability to effectively negotiate mitigation and construction scope and pricing

Extensive Knowledge of Xactimate

Excellent oral and written communication skills

High degree of organization

Proven customer focus

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

AIC designation

At VA Farm Bureau, we provide an exceptional benefits package, including ongoing job development and support in all roles, paid training and continuing education reimbursement, medical and dental insurance available on your first day, generous employee 401K contribution, excellent Paid Time off (PTO) plan and more!

Virginia Farm Bureau Companies provide equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, orientation or veteran status.