Claims Adjuster — ESOP Firm in Des Moines

Tmc Transportation, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) Plan

Employee Ownership - ESOP!

Generouse Vacation

Job summary

TMC Transportation, Inc. in Des Moines, IA, current opening for a full-time Claims Adjuster, investigates and negotiates liability and property damage claims to minimize losses for the company.

You will maintain claims files, coordinate with outside adjusters, and gather information from claimants and witnesses. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree with 1–3 years of claims experience, knowledge of trucking, and strong Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with 1-3 years claims experience required.
• Trucking knowledge preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) products.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress tolerance

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TMC Transportation, Inc. in Des Moines, IA, current opening for a full-time Claims Adjuster, investigates and negotiates liability and property damage claims to minimize losses for the company.

You will maintain claims files, coordinate with outside adjusters, and gather information from claimants and witnesses. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree with 1–3 years of claims experience, knowledge of trucking, and strong Microsoft Office skills.