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Senior Property Claims Adjuster

EMC Insurance Companies is a U.S.-based property and casualty insurance provider that has been serving policyholders and independent agents since 1911, with a mission to 'keep insurance human'.

EMC Insurance Companies

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 79k-120k USD

United States only

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At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

**This position is eligible to work from home anywhere in the United States; ideal candidate will reside in the Eastern region**

Essential Functions:

  • Independently investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves large and moderately complex to complex commercial property and reinsured cyber claims, including litigated matters, within assigned authority

  • Analyzes coverage, cause of loss, scope, valuation, and business income exposure; establishes timely and adequate reserves

  • Conducts field inspections and oversees re-inspections, including participation in catastrophe operations

  • Coordinates and manages experts and vendors (e.g., engineers, remediation firms, contractors, origin and cause specialists) to address urgent claim needs and preserve evidence

  • Communicates claim status, coverage positions, and resolution strategies with insureds, agents, attorneys, and internal partners

  • Develops negotiation strategies, evaluates settlement ranges, and negotiates claim settlements in accordance with company guidelines

  • Drafts and issues reservation of rights, denial letters, settlements, proofs of loss, and payments with accuracy and compliance

  • Manages litigated claims, recommends defense counsel, and collaborates with attorneys through mediation, appraisal, arbitration, or trial

  • Identifies recovery, subrogation, and potential fraud opportunities; partners with SIU as appropriate

  • Reviews and audits estimates and invoices for accuracy, reasonableness, and cost-effective repair solutions

  • Collaborates with Underwriting, Risk Improvement, and other specialty units to support risk evaluation and account management

  • Serves as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced adjusters and participates in cross-functional initiatives

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

  • Five years of property claims adjusting experience or related experience

  • Relevant insurance designations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent knowledge of the theory and practice of the claim function

  • Strong knowledge of insurance contracts, medical terminology and substantive and procedural laws

  • Strong knowledge of computers and claims systems

  • Ability to obtain all applicable state licenses

  • Excellent organizational and empathetic interpersonal skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Excellent investigative and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Occasional travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either of the following:

$78,726 - $108,771 or $87,008 - $119,646

A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit www.emcins.com/careers.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

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Salary: 79k-120k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

5 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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United States +/- 0 hours

About EMC Insurance Companies

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For over a century, we at EMC Insurance Companies have been dedicated to a fundamentally human purpose: to improve lives. We were founded in 1911 with the simple goal of providing workers' compensation protection to businesses in Iowa. Today, we've grown into one of the top 60 insurance organizations in the United States, offering a wide range of property and casualty insurance products, as well as life insurance and bonds, in more than 40 states. While our reach is national, our heart remains local. We believe in the power of human connection, which is why we partner exclusively with independent insurance agents in your community. We feel this partnership brings a superior level of personalized service to the insurance process, ensuring we truly understand the unique needs of our policyholders.

Our mission is rooted in our core values: integrity, trust, and inclusion. We believe that honesty fosters a transparent and productive environment, and you can always trust us to do the right thing. We strive to build strong, human connections with our coworkers, agents, and customers. We are also committed to creating a culture where people of diverse backgrounds feel valued and respected, recognizing that different perspectives lead to better decisions and more fulfilling experiences. We are constantly working to make doing business with us easier and more efficient by investing in data and technology. However, we use these tools to empower our team members, not replace them. Our tagline, 'Keeping insurance human,' is not just a phrase; it's our promise. In a world that's increasingly automated, we differentiate ourselves by focusing on the human touch, providing unwavering support and personalized solutions to protect the businesses and individuals who depend on us.

Employee benefits

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Dental Insurance

Coverage for dental care.

Vision Insurance

Coverage for vision care.

Paid Holidays

Paid time off for holidays.

Pet Insurance

Insurance coverage for pets.

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