Physical Damage Claims Adjuster

Prime, Inc. • Springfield, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Prime's enviable reputation within the transportation industry is a culmination of more than forty-five years of dedication to a unique corporate culture which seeks the most qualified professionals and routinely rewards them accordingly. Every Prime associate, driving and non-driving alike, is selected for their outstanding ability to perform well beyond typical expectations.
Positive, enterprising and highly-motivated individuals who possess the talent, creativity and drive to excel, routinely succeed once they join the Prime Team. The stated goal of Prime is simply to strive to be the best, not necessarily the biggest. The Prime Team cooperates to exceed customer requirements by providing exceptional customer service.
Prime has been built on the simple, yet significant philosophy that providing the best staff with the best equipment, the best support system and the best training ultimately leads to the best customer service. Prime's continued success is a direct result of a corporate culture that instills and inspires each associate to remain committed to reaching the pinnacle of their inherent potential.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Basic knowledge of the trucking/transportation industry preferred.
• Strong organizational, computer, and customer service skills required.
• Accurate typing up to 40 WPM.
• Multitasking and a flexible schedule required.
• Rotating on-call schedule for after-hour injury accidents is required upon completion of a training period.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University in a Business or related field is preferred; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Property and Casualty investigation and claims handling experience preferred.
• This position requires being able to sit and remain focused and motivated for long periods of time.
• Being able to multitask between the computer, phone, and different projects is required.

Nice To Haves

• Property and Casualty investigation and claims handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigating claims to ascertain validity of claims and extent of company liability.
• Reviews accident reports and communicate with affected parties to determine liability.
• Maintain accurate and timely reserves based on the claim.
• Negotiate and process claims for property damage and/or third party injury claims which Prime is liable and submit claims for payment processing.
• Negotiate settlements to effectuate fair and equitable settlements.
• Coordinate record retention for preservation of pending litigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees