Commercial Auto Claims Examiner - SC

The Jonus Group•Columbia, SC

1d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Commercial Auto Claims Examiner Job Summary Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Auto Claims Examiner to join a team. This role involves managing and processing governmental entity automobile liability losses, investigating claims, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in liability claims handling, particularly in auto liability claims, and a preference for experience with government entities or municipalities. Compensation Package Salary: $75,000 - $80,000+ (depending on experience) + bonus opportunities

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in liability claims handling, with a preference for auto liability claims (both property damage and bodily injury).
Associate’s degree preferred.
Active Adjuster’s License with the state of South Carolina or reciprocal state.
Preference for candidates with experience handling claims for government entities or municipalities (e.g., school buses, fleet cars, ambulances, dump trucks, ranger vehicles, police cars, fire trucks, etc.).
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

Receive and process governmental entity automobile liability losses.
Investigate personal and commercial property and casualty claims as assigned.
Ensure timely processing of claims in compliance with industry fair claims practices and applicable state regulations.
Review policy provisions to determine coverage for losses.
Obtain police and medical reports, appraisals, witness statements, and estimates for bodily injury and property value.
Assign and direct outside adjusters and other professionals as needed.
Select attorneys to defend company and insured interests on pending claim files.
Negotiate settlements within authorized limits and submit recommendations for larger settlements to senior management for approval.
Direct the issuance of settlement checks and obtain liability releases for adjusted claims.
Manage claim-related expenses and establish/adjust loss reserves on pending cases.
Communicate case status and rationale with senior management through written and oral reports.
Stay updated on industry developments, legal opinions, and changes in state laws.
Travel and work beyond normal business hours as required.