Branch Claim Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Matched 401(k)

Pension plan

Bonus programs

Generous PTO

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a motivated claims trainee to join our team. This entry-level role will handle the life-cycle of a claim under close supervision, including investigation, evaluation, and resolution.

You will study policies, forms, and procedures to build foundational knowledge, develop claim negotiation skills, and learn to communicate with claimants, attorneys, and agents. The position offers training and opportunities for growth in property/casualty claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in property/casualty claims handling or equivalent experience.
• Ability to organize data, multi-task, and make independent decisions.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and compose correspondence.
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to handle mathematical problems accurately, including geometry and financial calculations.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record consistent with guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and settle entry-level insurance claims.
• Study insurance policies, endorsements, and forms to develop foundational knowledge of Company products.
• Learn and comply with Company claim-handling procedures.
• Develop entry-level claim negotiation and settlement skills.
• Build skills to effectively serve the needs of agents, insureds, and others.
• Meet and communicate with claimants, legal counsel, and third parties.
• Develop specialized skills, including estimating and use of designated computer-based programs for loss adjustment.
• Obtain, and maintain an adjuster’s license if required within timeline.
• Continuously develop product knowledge through approved educational programs.

Skills

Data organization

Communication skills

Report writing

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Numerical calculations

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in property/casualty claims handling

Tools

Loss adjustment software

Job description

Job Description

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated claims trainee to join our team. This role handles entry-level insurance claims under close supervision through the life‑cycle of a claim, including investigation, evaluation, and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and settle entry-level insurance claims.
• Study insurance policies, endorsements, and forms to develop foundational knowledge of Company insurance products.
• Learn and comply with Company claim‑handling procedures.
• Develop entry-level claim negotiation and settlement skills.
• Build skills to effectively serve the needs of agents, insureds, and others.
• Meet and communicate with claimants, legal counsel, and third parties.
• Develop specialized skills, including estimating and use of designated computer-based programs for loss adjustment.
• Obtain, and maintain an adjuster’s license(s), if required by statute within the timeline established by the Company or legal requirements.
• Continuously develop product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience in property/casualty claims handling.
• Ability to organize data, multi‑task, and make decisions independently.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and compose correspondence.
• Ability to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to handle mathematical problems accurately, including geometry and financial calculations.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record consistent with the Company’s underwriting guidelines for coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Matched 401(k).
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested).
• Bonus programs.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state, or local law. *Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.