Casualty Claims Specialist I

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Six weeks maternity leave

Parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas is seeking a Casualty Claims Specialist I to support the Insurance department.

Under general supervision, you will handle frontline casualty, workers' compensation, and liability events with intake, evaluation, and early investigations to protect company interests. You will work Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 12:00AM in a part-time capacity, coordinating with drivers, claimants, and internal teams while building documentation and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of experience in Human Resources, Claims, Insurance, Emergency Dispatch, Customer Service, or related field, and/or military equivalent
• Ability to type at an acceptable speed while talking on the phone to maintain accurate records (typically at least 40 words-per-minute)
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact on day one for drivers, claimants, adverse parties, law enforcement, witnesses, and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize independent knowledge to identify and pursue cases with early resolution potential and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain documentation of safety events and analyze impact on DOT safety rating and training.
• Provide ongoing investigative support with findings critical to resolution and defense.
• Coordinate with internal/external resources for medical treatment, equipment recovery, etc.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Situational awareness

Documentation

Typing speed

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Casualty Claims Specialist I - Department: Insurance - Country: United States of America - State/Province: Arkansas - City: Lowell - Full/Part Time: Part time

Job Summary: Under general supervision, this position serves as the frontline claims professional for casualty, workers' compensation, and liability-related events. This role performs analytical intake and early-stage claim evaluation, requiring independent judgment to identify facts of loss, validate reported information, assess exposure, and initiate appropriate investigative, medical, regulatory, and resolution actions. The incumbent mitigates claim severity, litigation risk, and total cost of risk through early case handling and engagement with adverse parties.

Job Description:

Shift: Monday - Friday 4:00PM - 12:00AM

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact on day one for drivers, claimants, adverse parties, law enforcement, witnesses, and internal stakeholders, facilitating timely event reporting, accurate information exchange, and appropriate response activities with strong communication skills, situational awareness, and sound judgment
• Utilize independent knowledge and experience to identify and pursue cases with early resolution potential through engaging adverse parties appropriately to reduce escalation, attorney involvement, and overall claim exposure; efficiently elevate to senior team members for the extension of increased authority when cases exceed assigned financial authority levels
• Remain abreast of industry changes, company policy updates, evolving regulations, and adjustments to claims processing techniques to promote accurate application of requirements, informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and effective claim management
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation of safety events with regard to the direct effects on business units' financial performance, the company’s overall DOT safety rating, driver coaching, establishment of training programs, analysis of trends, and resolution or defense of litigated matters
• Actively provide continued investigative support to claims examiners with ongoing investigative findings and documentation that is critical to resolution and defense
• Locate, preserve, and secure litigation-sensitive evidence, including collision mitigation and GPS data, onboard video data, third-party surveillance, and other necessary documentation on all events. This will often include detailed searches of media and social media reports, law enforcement websites, and other public databases, as well as reviewing additional videos to confirm involvement in alleged events
• Perform analytical intake and early-stage claim assessment by obtaining facts of loss through investigative questioning, validating allegations, assessing credibility, resolving inconsistencies, and evaluating potential liability, exposure, and regulatory requirements to determine appropriate claim handling actions
• Determine the need for and assign independent field adjusters based on facts of loss, damage indicators, injury severity, and potential liability exposure
• Manage communication with claimants, adjusters, and legal teams to maintain transparency and advance timely resolutions for all involved parties during day one investigations; utilize strong interpersonal, professional, and empathetic skills to de-escalate emotional and sometimes complex situations
• Provide process or system feedback to assist with improvement of information capture, ensuring program issues are addressed in a timely manner, and assist others with workarounds and alternative solutions
• Exercise independent judgment to determine appropriate next steps based on severity, exposure, and regulatory requirements, including drug/alcohol testing coordination, medical treatment initiation, agency reporting, and escalation protocols
• Provide holistic guidance and support to J.B. Hunt employees during and following the initial event reporting; create a considerate environment with strong emotional intelligence while assessing the need for and arranging internal/external resources, such as medical treatment, mental health services, equipment recovery, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with up to 1 year of experience in Human Resources, Claims, Insurance, Emergency Dispatch, Customer Service, or related field, and/or military equivalent
• Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: ability to uphold a professional demeanor in all customer interactions, demonstrating empathy and patience in the face of challenging situations
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner
• Ability to type at an acceptable speed while talking on the phone to maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment (typically at least 40 words-per-minute)
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a call center, particularly within the Insurance industry
• Knowledge of problem reporting and escalation practices

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually

Education

• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Customer Service/Account Manager
• Human Resources

Job Opening ID

00645095 Casualty Claims Specialist I (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.