Claims Adjuster

TMC Transportation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Ownership - ESOP!

Generous vacation

Job summary

TMC Transportation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a full-time Claims Adjuster to investigate, evaluate and negotiate liability and physical damage claims to minimize losses for the company.

Candidates should have a four-year degree with 1–3 years of claims experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities in a fast-paced environment. Office-based role with standard business hours in Des Moines.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required; 1–3 years claims experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and negotiate liability and physical damage claims to minimize losses.
• Maintain paperless and computer files on all current claims.
• Coordinate with outside adjusters and correspondents as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Stress tolerance

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

TMC Offers:

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!
• Generous vacation

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Claims Adjuster working out of our office in Des Moines, Iowa.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Investigate, evaluate and negotiates liability and physical damage claims for loss or damages in an attempt to minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses against the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:

• Maintains paperless and computer files on all current liability, property and physical damage claims.
• Oversees correspondence and direction when dealing with outside adjusters.
• Interviews and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses, consults police and hospital personnel, inspects property damage to determine extent of company’s liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance.
• Estimates cost of repairs, replacement or compensation.
• Prepares reports of findings and negotiates settlement with claimants and insurance companies.
• Assists in managing subrogation and litigated claims.
• Sets and monitors case reserves.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Four-year degree with 1 - 3 years claims experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) products.

Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.

Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those present while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer, simultaneously, for extended periods of time.

Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high volume telephone environment.