Casualty Claims Representative

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking a Hybrid Casualty Claims Representative to investigate and adjust casualty claims, interpret policy language, and negotiate settlements to protect insureds. The role requires 1–3 years of casualty claim handling experience, licensure within 90 days, and designations such as AIC/AINS/SCLA or progress toward them.

The position offers a hybrid work model from Lansing, MI. Responsibilities include evaluating liability, gathering essential documentation, and defending

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 1–3 years in casualty claim handling or commensurate insurance experience.
• Licensure within 90 days of hire may be required.
• AIC, AINS or SCLA designations required or must be completed within 36 months of hire.
• Familiarity with Guidewire, ClaimCenter and Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust casualty claims to protect insureds and manage loss.
• Interpret policy language, evaluate liability and negotiate settlements or declinations.
• Defend Farm Bureau insureds in accordance with insurance contracts, under general supervision.
• Obtain documentation to determine liability and damages through thorough investigations.

Skills

Casualty claims experience

Insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

AIC / AINS / SCLA designation

Tools

Guidewire ClaimCenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

To provide efficient investigation, evaluation, and adjusting of casualty claims.

Investigate and interpret policy as it pertains to the loss, evaluate liability, negotiate settlement or declination, and defend Farm Bureau insureds according to Farm Bureau insurance contracts. Accomplish function under general supervision with emphasis on customer service and controlling loss and loss adjustment expenses.

Evaluate insurance coverage based on loss notice, insurance policies, applicable statutes and case law to determine if insurance coverage is afforded.

Obtain all documentation necessary to determine liability and damages of alleged bodily injury or property damage through a thorough investigation focusing on key issues.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum one to three years experience in casualty claim handling or commensurate insurance experience required.
• Upon hire, additional license(s) may be required.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Insurance Adjuster License within 90 days of hire. AIC, AINS or SCLA designations required or must be completed within 36 months of hire.
• Familiarity and prior usage of Guidewire, ClaimCenter and Microsoft Office products required.
• Designation in CPCU, SCLA or similar insurance designation preferred, or actively being pursued.
• Note: If a candidate is not selected, a Senior Casualty Claims Representative position may be considered on the level of experience and qualifications. This is a Hybrid position working both remotely from the State of Michigan, and in the Farm Bureau Home Office located in Lansing, Michigan.
• Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
• PM19

Work Type

Hybrid

Standard Hours

8:00am-4:30pm

Position Type

Full-time

65,775

Location(s)

Lansing , Michigan 48917

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The Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. The Company will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law. In accordance with Michigan's Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, the companies listed above advise you as follows: If you believe that any of the above-listed companies has failed to accommodate you as a disabled individual, you may allege a violation against that company for failing to so accommodate you, but only if you have notified that company in writing of your need for accommodation within 182 days after the date on which you knew, or reasonably should have known, that an accommodation was needed by you to perform the job which you hold or seek.