Experienced Heavy Truck Claims Adjuster - Tampa, FL

Federated Mutual Insurance Company•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Federated Insurance is seeking an Experienced Heavy Truck Claims Adjuster to join their Tampa, FL office. This role involves determining the validity of coverage for claims that include material damage, evaluating, negotiating, settling, and resolving claims under the terms of the insurance contract in a prompt, fair, and equitable manner. The company culture is grounded in Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect, and they seek employees who want to make a difference. This is an in-office position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent experience in Property & Casualty claims handling.
Ability to obtain and maintain required insurance licensing.
Minimum 4 years of successful performance in a Claims position.
Knowledge of heavy truck and industrial equipment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
An unquestioned ability to retain confidential business information.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Federated will not sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa.
Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Appraisal experience preferred demonstrating the ability to proficiently and effectively manage assigned claims with minimum work direction.

Responsibilities

Objectively appraise heavy truck, trailer and heavy equipment claims.
Determines if coverage is in effect and applicable.
Responsible for setting reserves and making payments.
Controls and directs appraisals written by others to conclude the claim.
Reviews accuracy of appraisals and total loss evaluations.
Acts as a liaison with independent appraisers regarding claim coverage information.
Completes field appraisals as needed.
Uses computerized estimating and other resources to determine an accurate damage account.
Consults with outside experts when necessary to obtain information pertinent to evaluating a claim.
Negotiates directly with repair shops, policyholders, claimants and/or their counsel to establish mutually satisfactory settlements.
Serves as a resource and trains others regarding material damage topics.