Auto Physical Damage Claim Specialist

Msig USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and retirement benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness program

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

MSIG USA is seeking an experienced auto claims professional to handle commercial auto physical damage, PIP/MedPay matters, and related bodily injury claims within authority. Based in Cincinnati or Atlanta, you'll review coverages, triage claims, evaluate repair contracts, manage rental and salvage, and ensure timely, fair settlements. The role requires five years of claims experience, active adjuster license, and credentials such as AIC/CPCU; MSIG offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of claims experience, including three+ years in auto physical damage.
• Active adjuster license or ability to obtain within 90 days; additional state licenses as required.
• AIC, CPCU, I-CAR, ASE collision training or equivalent credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review new auto physical damage assignments and verify policy, coverages, and endorsements.
• Make liability determinations using police reports, statements, photographs, dashcam and telematics data, and scene information while applying jurisdiction rules.
• Triage claims to appropriate handling channel and re-route as the case evolves.
• Evaluate physical damage and processing to support timely payments and efficient cycle times.
• Review vendor appraisals and repair invoices for accuracy.
• Actively manage rental, loss-of-use, towing, and storage exposures.
• Identify subrogation opportunities and pursue recovery.
• Maintain complete electronic claim files and diaries; ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Claims experience

Auto physical damage

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Adjuster license

Credentials: AIC/CPCU/I-CAR/ASE

Job description

MSIG USA continues to grow!

Company Overview:

[MSIG USA] is the US-based subsidiary of MSIG USA, one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN EITHER CINCINNATI OR ATLANTA

POSITION SUMMARY

Handles commercial auto physical damage claims, PIP/MedPay matters, and minor to moderate bodily injury claims within assigned authority and in accordance with MSMM Claims Handling Guidelines. Resolves routine repairable losses directly and owns outcomes for claims routed to appraisal, estimating, and salvage partners, including coverage, liability, cost, and cycle time. Delivers prompt, accurate, and fair results while controlling loss costs and complying with applicable fair claims practices requirements.

INTAKE, COVERAGE, AND LIABILITY

• Review new auto physical damage assignments at first notice of loss; verify the policy, vehicle schedule, applicable coverages, and endorsements, including comprehensive, collision, specified perils, and hired and non-owned autos; identify coverage questions and potential bodily injury exposures.
• Make timely, well-documented liability determinations using police reports, statements, photographs, dashcam and telematics data, and scene information while applying the negligence and comparative fault rules of the governing jurisdiction.
• Triage each claim to the appropriate handling channel under the department’s physical damage routing protocol, including adjuster-authorized estimates, virtual appraisal, field or heavy-vehicle appraisal, and total loss; re-route claims as the damage picture develops.

DAMAGE EVALUATION AND REPAIR MANAGEMENT

• Follow established protocols to evaluate physical damage, including total loss evaluation and processing, and deliver timely decisions and payments to support efficient cycle times.
• Review vendor appraisals, supplements, and repair invoices for accuracy, including labor rates and operations, consistent with policy terms and applicable state law.
• Actively manage rental and loss-of-use, towing, and storage exposures; move vehicles promptly to limit storage accrual and resolve disputed charges.

BODILY INJURY HANDLING

• Recognize PIP, MedPay, and bodily injury exposures and establish reserves accordingly.
• Investigate and evaluate minor to moderate bodily injury claims by obtaining appropriate documentation and managing claims through resolution.
• Escalate bodily injury claims that exceed assigned authority or meet established referral criteria to ensure appropriate handling.

TOTAL LOSS AND SALVAGE

• Identify probable total losses early and follow established total loss and vendor management protocols.
• Evaluate diminished value claims when presented, based on policy terms and applicable jurisdictional law.

RECOVERY AND FRAUD IDENTIFICATION

• Identify subrogation opportunities at intake; preserve evidence; place responsible parties and carriers on notice; and pursue recovery directly or through inter-company arbitration, including recovery of the insured’s deductible.
• Recognize fraud indicators; report to ISO ClaimSearch and NICB as required; and make timely referrals to SIU in accordance with company procedures.

CLAIM ADMINISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE

• Set and adjust reserves promptly and accurately within assigned authority; escalate files that exceed authority or present coverage, litigation, or severity concerns.
• Maintain complete and current electronic claim files and diaries, documenting investigation, evaluation, and settlement rationale clearly.
• Comply with applicable unfair claims settlement practices laws and regulations; maintain required adjuster licenses and complete continuing education requirements.
• Issue accurate payments, including electronic and digital payments, to the appropriate insureds, claimants, repair facilities, and lienholders.

CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER SERVICE

• Communicate proactively with insureds, claimants, brokers, and fleet managers through phone, email, text, and digital portals; explain coverage, valuation, and repair decisions in clear, plain language.
• Recognize dedicated accounts and follow account-specific special handling instructions, including client reporting and service commitments.
• Support continuous improvement of the in-house physical damage program by identifying vendor issues, workflow gaps, and data quality concerns and contributing to reporting on cycle time, severity, total loss rate, recovery, and customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of claims experience, including three or more years handling auto physical damage claims. Commercial auto or fleet experience is strongly preferred.
• Active adjuster license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire, plus additional state licenses as required.
• AIC, CPCU, I-CAR, ASE collision training, or similar industry credentials are preferred.

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SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year. This is a good-faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, MSIG USA will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Additional Benefits:
Healthcare and Retirement Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with a generous employer match and profit-sharing contribution
Wellness incentive program
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Flexible spending programs
Short-term and long-term disability plans

Additional Benefit Programs
Paid time off program
Paid charitable leave
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts

It’s an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!

It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.