Senior Claims Examiner

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.•Vancouver, WA

3d•$80,200 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Multi-state commercial insurance carrier is seeking a qualified Senior Claims Examiner for a position in their Vancouver, WA claims office. This role involves investigating commercial insurance automobile, property damage, and general liability claims, handling them from initial report to final disposition. The examiner will conduct policy coverage and liability investigations, analyze applicable state laws, and determine damages for property, commodity, and personal injury claims. Establishing a course of action to conclude claims timely and in compliance with state regulatory requirements is crucial. The position requires analyzing exposures, ensuring proper reserves are established, and escalating high exposure claims to management. Task assignments to outside vendors, along with their oversight and management, are also required. Communication with policyholders, agents, and underwriting on key claim issues is essential. The role involves conducting open claim reviews and working cohesively with other departments to deliver superior customer service and claim service to policyholders. Travel may be required for mediations, trials, and training activities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience handling bodily injury claims is required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel is required.
Strong analytical skills are required to effectively and efficiently analyze information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to express complex evaluations and resolve claims through a well-planned negotiation strategy
Customer service skills and a willingness to work in a team-oriented environment are essential
Data entry skills with a focus on attention to details
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Investigate commercial insurance automobile, property damage and general liability claims.
Handle claims from the initial loss report through final disposition.
Conduct investigation of policy coverage and liability with a detailed analysis of applicable state laws; damage determination for property, commodity and personal injury claims.
Establish a course of action to conclude claims timely and in compliance with state regulatory requirements.
Analyze exposures and ensure proper reserves established.
Escalate high exposure claims to management for direction.
Task assignments to outside vendors are required along with oversight and management of the vendor.
Communicate with policyholders, agents and underwriting on key claim issues is required.
Conduct open claim reviews and work cohesively with other departments to deliver superior customer service and claim service to policyholders.
Travel may be required to attend mediations, trials and training activities.