Senior Claims Specialist - Auto Bodily Injury (Charlotte, NC; hybrid)
About The Position
The Company At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte. What you will do You'll be responsible for adjusting auto bodily injury claims, in primarily Southern venues (including TX, GA, SC, and NC). You'll be communicating with all parties involved and completing investigations in a timely and thorough manner. This position will include contact with attorneys on serious claim matters, and you will consult with a supervisor on more complex coverage and technical matters. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to negotiate and settle claims while adhering to company policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role reporting to our Charlotte-Ballantyne, NC location.
Requirements
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
- 1-2 years as Claims Specialist handling auto bodily injury or 3-4 years adjusting experience.
- Auto bodily injury experience strongly preferred with knowledge of commercial claims preferred.
- Knowledge of venues including TX, GA, SC, and NC preferred.
- Licensing Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims.
- Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and handle personal and commercial auto bodily injury claims of a complex and serious nature.
- Perform special claims investigations and handle matters requiring broad technical claims knowledge.
- Operate on an independent basis with little supervision.
- Settle claims within assigned authority.
- Maintain contact with attorneys concerning serious claim matters.
- Review court decisions, law and coverage interpretations.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
- May assume duties of the Claims Supervisor in the Supervisor's absence.
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
- Company-Paid Family Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
- Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing Services
- Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Referral Award Program
- Wellness programs
- Personal insurance discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
