Claim Specialist - Proximity - Kansas City/Lee's Summit, MO

Company: State Farm Insurance Cos.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Visit our Careers page for more information on our , and of joining the State Farm team!

This position is eligible for up to $2,000 in Welcome Bonuses throughout the first year of employment.

For Los Angeles candidates: Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

For San Francisco candidates: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

Do you enjoy helping others? Can you see yourself being the face of State Farm helping our policy holders in their time of need?

This position is for a Claim Specialist Fire Proximity, handling accidental and weather-related homeowners, commercial, and large loss claims.You will be the first point of contact to meet with our insureds, explain coverage, estimate damages and help them recover from the unexpected.As a Fortune 50 Company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry.

Qualifications

This is a work from home and virtual office environment in which you start your day from home but will have a mobile office/vehicle to work from and utilize for transportation to and from your appointments.

LOCATION: Kansas City/Lee's Summit, MO. territory and surrounding area. Selected candidates will be required to reside within one of the zip codes associated with the location for which they are selected. This is not negotiable. *The acceptable zip codes for residency are as follows:

64014, 64015, 64029, 64052, 64053, 64054, 64055, 64057, 64063, 64064, 64081, 64086, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64111, 64112, 64113, 64114, 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64131, 64132, 64133, 64134, 64136, 64137, 64138, 64139, 64145, 64146, 64147..

We Are Looking for Candidates With:

Must Have Skills/Technologies

Excellent customer service, relationship building skills, and decision making skills.

Physical agility required to allow for frequent lifting, carrying, unfolding and climbing a ladder utilizing appropriate equipment in accordance with safety guidelines to traverse roofs at various heights for inspection of both residential and commercial structures.

The ability to crawl in tight spaces

You must have a valid driver's license

Preferred Technical Skills :Xactimate, XactContents

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Experience :Relevant claims adjusting experience and/or construction background.

What You Can Expect

Must be willing to work flexible work shifts as operations dictates.May work irregular hours, including weekends, and holidays, based on workload and job requirements.There is potential for overtime pay in this role.

Training will be virtual for the first 5-10 weeks and vary upon selected candidate's experience.One week of training will take place in Bloomington, IL and all expenses will be paid.

If relocation is required, it should occur before the training/start date

You may be required to obtain a Property and Casualty Adjuster's License

Candidates may often be required to work outside of their assigned territory as business needs dictates

Licensing: Continued employment is contingent upon meeting the requirements necessary to obtain appropriate state(s) mandated licenses. This includes successfully completing all applicable licensing exam(s), background checks & MVRs required of various state(s). Failure to do so may result in termination.

Next Steps - Competitive candidates may be invited to participate in pre-employment testing and/or the interview process.This is where the excitement begins!

Benefits: Learn more about our benefits at



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Come join our passionate team!

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