Job Description Resolves complex commercial property losses generally in excess of $500,000 by investigating damages, negotiating adjustment of losses with corporate management, brokerage personnel, lawyers, accountants or public adjusters representing the insured; presents evidence in legal proceedings; makes sales calls and presentations. The Executive General Adjuster will often be nominated and manage national or international accounts, including direct loss handling, provide peer reviews, involvement in industry organization presentations, and potential management assistance. Participation in industry organization presentations including authoring white papers and presenting at industry panels. Provides peer review on assignments to other staff.
Responsibilities - Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverage.
- Investigates claims or directs personnel in local branch in doing so by interviewing claimants, witnesses and other interested parties; by obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, by comparing claim information with evidence and/or by consulting with experts.
- Sets estimate loss values for clients.
- Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford & Company.
- Communicates adjustment recommendations to appropriate parties after determining liability.
- Controls claim costs.
- Recommends litigation when appropriate.
- Presents evidence and serves as an expert witness at legal proceedings.
- Maintains company reputation and insurance product integrity by complying with federal and state regulations and corporate quality standards.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
- Make sales calls to solicit new business.
- EGA should possess a specific expertise in at least one recognized industry segment.
- Ability to provide successful succession planning, mentoring and assisting losses with other staff.
Qualifications - Requires two years college or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience adjusting complex property or liability claims.
- General experience level in excess of 10 years handling claims or working within industry segment.
- Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record for company vehicle use
- Excellent knowledge of interpretation of insurance coverage, customs and practices.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Preferred :
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
#LI-EM3 About Us Why Crawford?
Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.
At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.
We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family.
Our total compensation plans provide each of our employees with far more than just a great salary
- Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence
- Benefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellness
- Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance
- Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work
- A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion
Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.
