Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance • Duluth, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. There are multiple positions open across the 26 states in which we operate. The current locations for which we are seeking CAT Claims Reps are located in the job posting. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated claims professional to join our team. The position requires the following, but is not limited to:
Frequent travel up to 21 days at a time and is required upon short notice to location of catastrophe, which would most likely be out of state.
Can meet the physical demands required for the position including carrying and climbing a ladder.
Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss, analyze legal liability and pay or deny losses.
Familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements and forms.
Work towards the resolution of claims, possibly attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years claims handling experience or comparable experience
• Field claims experience with multi-line property and casualty claims and wind/hail
• Proficient with Xactimate software
• Above-average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• Organize and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Military experience is considered

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss, analyze legal liability and pay or deny losses.
• Familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements and forms.
• Work towards the resolution of claims, possibly attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree