Casualty Claims Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance; Escanaba (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan

Bonus programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking an experienced Casualty Claims professional to join our team. After initial in-person training, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by leadership.

Travel for onsite investigations is possible while maintaining a standard work schedule at a company-approved location. We offer a merit-based program with a comprehensive benefits package including a friendly work environment, mentoring, competitive base salary, matched 401(k), pension

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• At least 1 year of related insurance or claims experience.
• Basic understanding of casualty policy language.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to gather and interpret information for effective claims resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and tasks efficiently.
• Interpersonal skills to deal with diverse customers and situations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate assigned casualty claims by collecting statements, physical evidence, and legal documentation.
• Analyze and interpret policy coverage and determine liability and damages.
• Negotiate claims settlements in accordance with company procedures and within authority limits.
• Communicate claim status to all relevant stakeholders, including insureds and agents.
• Maintain accurate documentation in company systems and adhere to regulatory and internal standards.
• Participate in training and education programs to enhance claim-handling skills.
• Travel as needed for onsite investigations or meetings.
• Maintain punctual attendance according to an assigned work schedule at a Company-approved work location.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Information gathering

Claims knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated Casualty Claims professional to join our team. This job requires mastery of claims-handling skills and requires the person to

• Investigate assigned casualty claims by collecting statements, physical evidence, and legal documentation.
• Analyze and interpret policy coverage and determine liability and damages.
• Negotiate claims settlements in accordance with company procedures and within authority limits.
• Communicate claim status to all relevant stakeholders, including insureds and agents.
• Maintain accurate documentation in company systems and adhere to regulatory and internal standards.
• Participate in training and education programs to enhance claim-handling skills.
• Travel as needed for onsite investigations or meetings.
• Maintain punctual attendance according to an assigned work schedule at a Company-approved work location.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• At least 1 year of related insurance or claims experience.
• Basic understanding of casualty policy language
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to gather and interpret information for effective claims resolution
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and tasks efficiently
• Interpersonal skills to deal with diverse customers and situations

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success.

• We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package.
• Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

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.