Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance • Mount Vernon, IL

1d • $50,000 - $88,800

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. Job Description Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. An open position may not be available at this time. There are multiple positions open across the 26 states in which we operate. The current locations for which we are seeking CAT Claim Reps are located in the job posting. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated experienced Claims professional to join our team. The position requires the person to: Be available for frequent travel up to 21 days at a time. Travel is required upon short notice to location of catastrophe, which would most likely be out of state. 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. Be 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

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

Responsibilities

• Be available for frequent travel up to 21 days at a time.
• Travel is required upon short notice to location of catastrophe, which would most likely be out of state.
• 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.
• Be 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

• Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success.
• We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent package.
• Along with a matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), Auto-Owners offers medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance; associate, spouse and child life insurance; supplemental sick pay; long term disability; health care flexible spending accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Additional benefits include: generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, sick leave and parental leave; adoption assistance; discounts on personal insurance; education matching gift program, a student loan assistance program and a gym membership and fitness class reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level