Property Field Claims Specialist - Chicago (Remote)

Selective Insurance Company of America

73d • $72,000 - $109,000

About The Position

Selective Insurance is seeking a Property Field Claim Specialist to cover the Chicago region. This is a fully remote position, but the ideal candidate must reside in this area. Relocation assistance is not being offered for this role. It is the responsibility of this position to provide superior property claims service to all regions by handling Property and Inland Marine claims, generally with dollar exposures of $25,000 to $100,000. This person will investigate the claim, estimate the property damages, select and deploy experts, obtain appropriate claim documentation, and effect accurate settlement within the prescribed authority and standards of performance. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to work varying shifts.
• Have knowledge of and proficiency in standard business and claim-specific computer software programs and the ability to keyboard in an efficient and productive manner.
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.
• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 5 years claims experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages and computer-based damage estimating.

Responsibilities

• Handles property/inland marine claims for assigned region with availability to assist as needed in all other regions.
• Evaluates and settles property-related damages (primarily) between $25,000 and $100,000 (aggregate). This position will occasionally handle losses that exceed $100,000 in aggregate claim value.
• Handles typical Business Income losses.
• Joins the LLU as part of the corporate catastrophe team and serves as an initial responder for catastrophe claim events within the various regions.
• Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority.
• Provides coverage and/or estimating assistance to regional CMS’ as may be required by management.
• Responds to all legal, regulatory or appeals situations or requests.
• Must be able to drive an automobile to travel within territory. Car travel represents approximately 75% of employee’s time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Paid time off plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees