Job Description
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The Claims Adjuster is responsible for the prompt and efficient examination, investigation, and settlement or declination of insurance claims through effective research, negotiation, and interaction with insureds and claimants, ensuring that company resources are utilized in a cost-effective manner in the process.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains financial accountabilities (reserving) and controls loss adjustment expenses.
- Responsible for handling moderate-to-high complexity commercial trucking liability losses, including litigated claims.
- Makes timely and appropriate contacts with interested parties, including, but not limited to the insured, claimant/attorney, witnesses, and producers.
- Applies facts, as determined by contacts and investigation, to the law of a particular jurisdiction to properly evaluate exposure.
- Establishes indemnity and expense reserves as the claim transpires.
- Controls and manages claims-related expenses; determines and executes plans of action to resolution, including the avoidance/minimization of litigation.
- Works closely with our Company Insurance Carrier for all reported claim handling.
- Works actively with all company Safety and Maintenance Departments.
- Minimizes losses through identification of subrogation and prompt disposition.
- Receive, process, and manage all claims promptly.
- Performs investigative duties as required on a case-by-case basis.
- Negotiates settlements within designated authority.
- Has understanding and working knowledge of Word processing software and Spreadsheet software for continual and timely reviews.
- Actively pursue and work aging claims through resolution.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of claims handling experience
Benefits
We offer outstanding benefits to our team starting with 100% premium-free family health, life, and dental insurance.
What is premium-free health insurance?
Our company pays 100% of the health insurance premiums for both you and your family. Nothing is deducted from your weekly pay for insurance premiums.
