Field Adjuster - Chicago, IL (Local Only)

Alder Adjusting

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Chicago, IL Until 8/22/2026 First posted September 16, 2025 Last posted September 16, 2025
Job description

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Position Overview:
The primary duties of a field adjuster are to inspect the loss and prepare documents detailing the claim.

Essential Job Functions:
• Communicate with desk examiners, insureds, attorneys, and other experts to gather information on claims
• Negotiate settlements with the insured and/or their representatives
• Prepare reports based on the policy language and submit payment recommendations to the desk examiners
• Prepare detailed estimates of the damage
• Manage workload and submit closing documents in a timely fashion
• Regular and reliable attendance
Marginal Job Functions
• Answer incoming telephone calls from attorneys, agents, public adjusters and insureds
• Rely on training as well as guidance from management to plan and accomplish goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skill, Experience and Licensure Requirements:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Some degree of creativity and latitude is a plus
• Must possess a Florida 6-20 Insurance License
• Possession of out of state license as required by management
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player
• Ability to multi-task
Other Skills/Abilities
• Computer savvy
• Estimating software knowledge
• Basic calculator skills
• Working knowledge of ISO policies

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Benefit Highlights

  • Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100%  on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Eligible for performance based bonuses
About this role

Summary

Inspect claims, prepare reports, negotiate settlements, and manage claims process.

Job title

Field Adjuster

Experience level

Industry

insurance

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; local only; no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft Officeinsurance licenseestimating softwareISO policies

Preferred skills

creativityteamworkmulti-tasking

Specializations

claimsdamage estimationnegotiationinsurance policies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

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