Sr. Injury Adjuster- UM

About the position

As a dedicated Sr. Injury Adjuster- UM, you will work within defined guidelines and framework, responsible to adjust attorney-involved, moderately complex bodily injury claims, and UM claims to include confirming coverage, determining liability, investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and adjudicating claims in compliance with state laws and regulations. Responsible for delivering a concierge level of best-in-class member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice, and empathy. This hybrid role requires an individual to be in the office 3 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts attorney-involved and non-represented soft tissue and moderately complex bodily injury claims with injuries (e.g., torn meniscus, broken bones, disc herniations) and UM/UIM claims, as well as some auto physical damage associated with those claims.
• Investigates loss details, determines legal liability, evaluates, negotiates, and adjudicates claims appropriately and timely; within appropriate authority guidelines with clear documentation to support accurate outcomes.
• Prioritizes and manages assigned claims workload to keep members and other involved parties informed, provides timely claims status updates.
• Collaborates and supports team members to resolve issues and identify appropriate matters for escalation.
• Partners with and/or directs vendors and internal business partners to facilitate timely claims resolution.
• Delivers a best-in-class member service experience by setting appropriate expectations and proactive communication.
• Supports workload surges and catastrophe (CAT) response operations as needed, including mandatory on-call dates and potential evening, weekend, and/or holiday work outside normal work hours.
• May be assigned CAT deployment travel with minimal notice during designated CATs.
• Works various types of claims, including ones of higher complexity, and may be assigned additional work outside normal duties as needed.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• 2 years of auto claims adjusting experience.
• 1 year of injury adjusting experience.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the auto claims contract, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and accurate adjudication of claims as well as application of case law and state laws and regulations.
• Proficient negotiation, investigation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time-management and decision-making skills.
• Proven investigatory, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology associated with bodily injury claims.
• Ability to exercise sound financial judgment and discretion in handling insurance claims.
• Proficient knowledge of coverage evaluation, loss assessment, and loss reserving.
• Acquisition and maintenance of insurance adjuster license within 90 days and 3 attempts.

Nice-to-haves

• 4 or more years auto liability/casualty adjusting experience.
• 1 year or more experience in Uninsured motorist (UM) claims
• Ongoing professional development with a focus on Insurance
• Bachelors degree or higher

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Parental benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours
• Various wellness programs
• Career path planning and continuing education assistance for professional goals.