About this role
Role Description
This is a remote desk position. Looking for someone with experience in our footprint states: MI, OH, WI, IL, IN, KY, TN, SC, NC, VA, GA, AL.
Under limited supervision and with independent judgment, investigates, evaluates and resolves/disposes of casualty claims (Bodily Injury, Property Damage and Construction Defect) to determine the extent of company liability. This may include determination and evaluation of coverage, compensability liability, and damage in accordance with policy provisions by performing the following duties:
Follows corporate policies, procedures, and fair claims handling practices. Investigates claims to determine validity and extent of liability, including: Obtains information necessary to properly investigate and evaluate each case by corresponding with agents, insureds, claimants, witnesses, and others. Reviews and evaluates documentation, including applications, reports, and statements. Monitors appropriate claim outcomes through self-audit process. Delivers superior customer service to policyholders and agents, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution of claims service issues. Ensures legal, regulatory, and fair claims handling compliance. Sets or recommends reserves based on results of claim investigation. Within defined authority, manages, evaluates, and concludes claims. Prepares and maintains claim reports. May provide extensive interaction with insureds, agents, claimants, attorneys, and other service providers, including: Conducts in-depth interviews and/or scene inspections. Attends settlement conferences and/or trials. May serve as a member of project teams, contributing to the achievement of project objectives. Provides leadership to junior staff by training and providing guidance. May provide input to management regarding junior staff performance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Level 5: Four to six years related experience and/or training; or bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college/university; or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training. A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.