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Get Access To All JobsWe are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.
At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.
Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.
Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together!
Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job Summary
Investigates, determines liability, confirms coverage, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims. Will also be required to maintain an active adjusters license in states where required.
Virtual or Hybrid role depending on location from a Farmers Hub.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts investigation on assigned cases including complex coverage issues determines liability, identifies subrogation rights, establishes damages, prepares cases for arbitration, reports status, attends settlement conferences as directed, and negotiates settlement (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).
- Adjusts all types of claims including bodily injury, property damage, multiple line coverage, property, workers' compensation, and no fault (Colorado and Michigan).
- Inspects damaged property, and determines claim related damage.
- Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property.
- Determines and reports on subrogation potential. Initiates the sale of personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.
- Reports theft, fraud and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
- Assists and trains agents under the Agency Claims Training Program. Assists in training or less experienced Commercial Claims Representatives.
- Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results.
- Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
- Contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, police and fire departments, state and county fraud and arson personnel, special investigators, attorneys, expert witnesses, members of the medical profession and all other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.
- Analyzes detailed coverage issues and is responsible for complex investigation on litigated and unlitigated cases; reads and understands plaintiff complaints and petitions, insurance contracts and indemnity agreements.
- Responsible for high dollar exposure in both indemnity and expense. Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals. Performs other functions as assigned.
Physical Actions
- Bending
- Pulling
- Sorting
- Carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Pushing
- Speaking (English)
- Climbing
- Reaching
- Standing
- Key entering
- Reading (English)
- Walking
- Kneeling
- Seeing
- Writing (English)
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but with exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field: Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions, Excessive Noise Levels, Chemicals, Chemical/Biological Conditions, Moving Mechanical Parts, Areas considered dangerous, Conditions, which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
Successful demonstration/completion of the Senior Claims Representative prerequisites, proficiencies, and exams, as required based on unit assignment. External candidates should also have a minimum of one year of prior claims or two years of related industry experience.
Special Skill Requirement
- Communication Skills
- Personal Computer Literate
- Valid driver's license
- Bondable
Benefits
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- CA Only: $70,304 - $110,000
- CO & ME: $60,750 - $95,150
- HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $60,750 - $101,750
- MA Only: $60,750 - $101,750
- MD & VA: $60,750 - $101,750
- DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $62,353 - $110,000
- Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $64,875 - $95,150
- WA Only: $80,168 - $115,625
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Job Location(s): R_US - United States, US - AZ - Phoenix
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com
We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.
At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.
Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.
Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together!
Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.
Job Summary
Investigates, determines liability, confirms coverage, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims. Will also be required to maintain an active adjusters license in states where required.
Virtual or Hybrid role depending on location from a Farmers Hub.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts investigation on assigned cases including complex coverage issues determines liability, identifies subrogation rights, establishes damages, prepares cases for arbitration, reports status, attends settlement conferences as directed, and negotiates settlement (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).
- Adjusts all types of claims including bodily injury, property damage, multiple line coverage, property, workers' compensation, and no fault (Colorado and Michigan).
- Inspects damaged property, and determines claim related damage.
- Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property.
- Determines and reports on subrogation potential. Initiates the sale of personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.
- Reports theft, fraud and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.
- Assists and trains agents under the Agency Claims Training Program. Assists in training or less experienced Commercial Claims Representatives.
- Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results.
- Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.
- Contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, contractors, police and fire departments, state and county fraud and arson personnel, special investigators, attorneys, expert witnesses, members of the medical profession and all other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.
- Analyzes detailed coverage issues and is responsible for complex investigation on litigated and unlitigated cases; reads and understands plaintiff complaints and petitions, insurance contracts and indemnity agreements.
- Responsible for high dollar exposure in both indemnity and expense. Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals. Performs other functions as assigned.
Physical Actions
- Bending
- Pulling
- Sorting
- Carrying up to 20 lbs.
- Pushing
- Speaking (English)
- Climbing
- Reaching
- Standing
- Key entering
- Reading (English)
- Walking
- Kneeling
- Seeing
- Writing (English)
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but with exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field: Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions, Excessive Noise Levels, Chemicals, Chemical/Biological Conditions, Moving Mechanical Parts, Areas considered dangerous, Conditions, which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
Successful demonstration/completion of the Senior Claims Representative prerequisites, proficiencies, and exams, as required based on unit assignment. External candidates should also have a minimum of one year of prior claims or two years of related industry experience.
Special Skill Requirement
- Communication Skills
- Personal Computer Literate
- Valid driver's license
- Bondable
Benefits
Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- CA Only: $70,304 - $110,000
- CO & ME: $60,750 - $95,150
- HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $60,750 - $101,750
- MA Only: $60,750 - $101,750
- MD & VA: $60,750 - $101,750
- DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $62,353 - $110,000
- Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $64,875 - $95,150
- WA Only: $80,168 - $115,625
Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
401(k)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Job Location(s): R_US - United States, US - AZ - Phoenix
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Commercial Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Commercial Specialist duties. A business or international trade degree supports the specialty occupation argument more cleanly than an unrelated major, which can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications for commercial or trade specialist roles. Repeated LCA filings signal an established H-1B process, not a one-off sponsorship that may stall mid-hire.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Pull your shortlist from Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for Commercial Specialist and related roles. Targeting companies that have sponsored before cuts the time you spend on employers who decline at the offer stage.
Confirm the job description supports specialty occupation
Before accepting an offer, review the job posting language with the sponsoring employer. Vague descriptions listing a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' weaken the specialty occupation case USCIS evaluates during I-129 adjudication.
Check the prevailing wage before your offer letter
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL wage level your employer must certify. If the offer falls below Level I for your metro area, the LCA won't pass DOL review.
Time your start date around the October 1 cap window
H-1B cap petitions filed in April become effective October 1. If you receive an offer in late summer, negotiate a start date that aligns with that window rather than pushing for an earlier date that requires a cap-exempt employer or a different visa category.
H-1B Visa Commercial Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, international trade, economics, or marketing. Generic commercial roles where any degree suffices face higher RFE risk. The stronger the match between your degree field and the role's core duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument USCIS evaluates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Commercial Specialist positions?
Manufacturing exporters, freight and logistics firms, multinational financial services companies, and technology hardware distributors file LCAs for Commercial Specialist roles with regularity. These employers handle cross-border transactions, trade compliance, or import-export operations that require specialized business knowledge, making the specialty occupation threshold easier to satisfy. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which sectors are actively filing.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses the commercial contract I was hired to support?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer, not the specific contract or client engagement. If the role continues within the same company, your status is unaffected. If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or depart the country. USCIS does not extend this grace period for contract-dependent roles.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B if they're a small business without a dedicated HR or immigration team?
Yes. Small employers can sponsor H-1B petitions without an internal immigration team by working with an immigration attorney or a filing service. USCIS does not require the employer to have prior sponsorship experience. What matters is the employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage, a legitimate employment relationship, and a role that meets the specialty occupation definition.
How do I identify the correct SOC code for a Commercial Specialist role before the LCA is filed?
The DOL assigns a Standard Occupational Classification code to each LCA, which drives the prevailing wage level your employer certifies. Review the O*NET occupation profile for titles like Sales Representative or Purchasing Agent to find the closest match to your actual duties. Misaligned SOC codes can result in underpaid wage certifications or RFEs during I-129 review, so confirming this with your employer before the LCA is submitted matters.