Claims Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Political Science, Pre-law, Paralegal or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Generally, a minimum of 3-6 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).

Responsibilities

• Manages a large inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
• Plans and conducts claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
• Determines and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority.
• May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
• Conveys moderately complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
• Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness plans
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• commuter benefits