Casualty General Adjuster

CorVel Corporation•Downers Grove, IL

3d•$82,574 - $127,490•Hybrid

About The Position

The Casualty General Adjuster manages within company standards and best practices to investigate, evaluate, and handle to conclusion complex injury claims in litigation. Handle as required in specific customer service requirement to achieve the best possible outcome in the claim, supporting the goals of claims department and of CorVel. This role is available for remote, hybrid, and onsite work arrangements. Candidates must have extensive experience handling large loss Transportation/Trucking liability claims.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to assist team members to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use MS Office including Excel.
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Knowledge of the entire claims administration for Liability lines of coverage.
Further develops relationship with clients and carrier partners to improve outcomes.
Extensive experience handling large loss Transportation/Trucking liability claims.
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience.
Minimum of 10 years’ liability industry experience with 5 years litigation claim handling.

Responsibilities

Successfully handles any complex coverage or liability claims investigation.
Willingness to travel for Mediations, Trials and CAT Scene incidents.
Evaluates complex injury claims and determines the appropriate settlement value.
Attends internal and external training programs to advance knowledge in the area of liability claims.
Works closely with the Claims Supervisor, Claims Manager, or Unit Vice President of Liability.
Works and partners with defense counsel, when applicable, to respond timely, accurately, and professionally to plaintiff representative verbal and written correspondence.
Receives claims, confirms policy coverage and any conflicts, and acknowledges claims.
Determines validity and compensability of the claim by investigating and gathering information regarding the claim and files necessary documentation with state agencies.
Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits.
Develops and manages well documented action plans and outcomes to reduce overall cost of claims.
Reports claims to the excess carrier when applicable.
Communicates claim status with the customer and claimant.
Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims reviews as needed.
Develops and maintains professional customer relationships.
Completes additional projects and duties as assigned.