Adjuster I

Adjuster I must meet all of the following qualifications:

• Possess an active adjusting license in the State of Florida as defined by the State of Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”);
• Minimum of two (2) years’ adjusting multi-peril property losses;
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with experts and consultants;
• Experience handling property losses;
• Knowledge of Florida property claims law and jurisdictional issues including but not limited to application of local building codes and condominium statutes;
• Physical ability to climb roofs, enter crawl spaces, and perform other physical acts necessary to provide the Services (unless exclusively performing Desk Adjusting Services);
• Ability to investigate, document, scope, and estimate damages per IRG’ guidelines;
• Proficiency in the review, preparation, and evaluation of scope of damage and dollar estimates utilizing the estimating platform currently in use by IRG;
• Ability to reconcile, negotiate, and settle claims with policyholder and/or their representative;
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy language and Florida State law as it applies to assigned claims;
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to maintain file quality in accordance with IRG’ Best Claims Practices & Estimating Guidelines;
• Ability to properly submit Vendor invoices to IRG in a timely manner;
• Ability to analyze claims and evaluate relevant issues with the processes established by IRG Subrogation, Salvage, and Special Investigation work units;
• Ability to evaluate and negotiate claim settlements;
• Strong caseload management skills to include preparing reports and monitoring activities of experts when necessary; and,
• Ability to represent IRG in claim adjudication, hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and other court proceedings.