Principal Claims Adjuster, Property

PEMCO•Seattle, WA

13h•Remote

About The Position

PEMCO has an opportunity for a Principal Claims Adjuster, Property to join our community. This position is responsible for principal level property claims adjusting that provides outstanding service to all customers while thoroughly investigating, evaluating, negotiating property claims.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience (business or related field)
10 years of experience in adjusting moderate to complex property and/or casualty claims is required.
Claims experience in combination with transferable experience in contracting or water mitigation will be considered.
MS Office: Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook is required
Job specific: Advanced proficiency with residential construction and estimating software, such as Xactimate is required
Compliance: Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws, rules, and regulations is required
Job specific: Valid driver's license and a good driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry designations or certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Occasional CAT duty as needed
Issue timely claims payments with a high level of claims payment authority; present files outside of authority level for review and approval.
Interact with policyholders, agents, claimants, witnesses, attorneys, contractors, public adjusters and other vendors/partners to facilitate accurate, prompt claims resolution.
Effectively manage fluctuating workload, with minimal supervision, while maintaining focus on claims quality and customer experience.
Direct and coordinate vendors and experts in order to achieve restoration project timeline goals while keeping insured apprised, ensuring remarkable customer experience.
Conduct physical inspections at the scene of loss to determine scope of damage and control estimates provided by vendors.
Collaborate with other internal departments in recognizing and referring claims involving SIU, subrogation, auto physical damage, and total loss.
Build rapport with policyholders, customers, agents, carriers, attorneys and vendors to facilitate prompt and accurate claim resolution.
Apply case and statutory law in the proactive adjustment of complex property claims located in Washington and Oregon.
Accurately interpret coverage using advanced level contract, regulatory and compliance knowledge, following company file handling procedures.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PEMCO's policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct.
Authentically support the PEMCO Brand and constantly are on the lookout for top talent to join us to achieve our Mission to Worry Less and Live More.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision plans for themselves and their eligible family members with generous employer premium cost shares.
employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance policies
long- and short-term disability benefit coverages.
PEMCO’s 401(k) plan, which includes a generous employer match (2 for 1 on the first 6% employee pre-tax and/or Roth deferral, up to federal maximums).
Vacation and eight (8) paid holidays.
four (4) floating holidays
up to ten (10) days of sick leave immediately upon hire (pro-rated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status).
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteering in the community.
Education Assistance Program after one year of service.
Scholarship program for children of PEMCO employees after one year of service; children’s birthday gift program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
charitable gift matching
Discretionary bonuses.
Tiered sales commissions and/or incentives