General Adjuster -San Francisco, CA

Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with offices and operations located around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and niche markets, the company provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, forensic technical services as well as auditing and pre-risk surveying. McLarens’ global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. The company’s expert adjusters have an average of over 20 years’ experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Property, Casualty, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Aviation, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Marine, FAJ & Specie, Global TPA Services and Environmental consulting services.

At McLarens, we aspire and live by a set of shared values that guide our actions and shape our culture:

• EXCELLENCE – We aim for nothing less than the highest standards in everything we do.
• TEAMWORK – We work best when we work together with clients, colleagues and business partners alike.
• RESPECT – We are trusted to keep our promises, act with integrity, and treat people the right way.
• KNOWLEDGE – We know our market better than anyone, but still, we never stop developing.
• THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – We use inspired thinking and pioneering solutions to stay ahead in an ever-changing market.
• ACCOUNTABILITY – We move with urgency to deliver on our commitments and drive for results, even amid ambiguity.  

General Adjuster

McLarens is searching for a General Adjuster for Property and Casualty losses located in the  Northern California area. The adjuster’s main responsibilities will be managing the resolution of first and third-party claim exposures from both a coverage, investigative and loss establishment perspective. The adjuster needs to be able to work in a collaborative and responsive fashion with varying levels of supervision resolving complex, large loss, and commercial claims. We are looking for an exceptional problem solver, proactive thinker, strong communicator, team player and self-starter. Some travel may be necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive/Review new losses
• Contact insurer/broker/claimant to arrange appointment for first meeting
• Visit insured/risk to investigate cause/circumstances/extent of loss/damage
• Personally investigate and determine the extent of damages and evaluate coverage.
• Timely reporting to clients with content reflecting the requisite comprehension and clarity
• Ability to maintain diary and respond to stake holder inquiries in a timely/professional fashion
• Assist large loss adjusters and account adjusters when necessary.
• Review policy coverage. Raise questions where appropriate with insurers with recommendations of resolution
• Timely reporting to clients with content reflecting the requisite comprehension and clarity
• As appropriate, formulate technically precise correspondence specific to Reservation of Rights, Declination of coverage, Denial of liability
• Ability to maintain diary and respond to stake holder inquiries in a timely/professional fashion
• Effective claim management skills to liaise with insured/insurer, broker, retained experts, etc.

• Agreed to costs with insured/claimant
• Bring matters to a timely, equitable resolution in accordance with Coverage/and or Liability findings
• Other duties as instructed by Leadership including to out-of-territory travel and Catastrophe response as needed

Skills & Abilities:

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• Knowledge of the independent claims adjusting business
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical ability
• Ability to plan and prioritize

Education & Experience:

• Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of commercial claims adjusting experience.
• Appropriate state adjuster license as necessary or the ability to obtain a state adjuster license.

Benefits:

This position includes a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and full health benefits including medical, dental, life and disability .

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories