Associate Liability Claims Adjuster

Canal Insurance Company • Greenville, SC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Canal Insurance Company, founded in 1939 and located in Greenville, South Carolina, specializes in insurance for commercial trucking and specialty transportation operations. The company prides itself on cultivating a culture that attracts and retains top talent. The Associate Liability Claims Adjuster is responsible for the analysis and adjustment of minor commercial claims as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of claims handling experience required.
• Adjuster’s license required or the ability to obtain an adjuster’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of two years insurance industry experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, e-mail) required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with basic insurance and tort law
• Understanding of basic legal principles and terminology as it relates to insurance operations
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures

Responsibilities

• Verify coverage as new losses are received.
• Adjust claims on an inside basis including investigating, evaluating, negotiating, documenting, and validating through settlement of the claim.
• Communicate with interested parties (i.e. insured, claimants, agents, attorneys, repair shops, lien holders) as appropriate.
• Monitor, with management consent, approved independent adjusters and attorneys in the field.
• Establish and maintain reserves and communicate with management, when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees