Claims Analyst Temp (virtual, US/CAN)

SIRVA Inc.; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirva Worldwide, Inc. is seeking a Claims Analyst to settle cargo claims with diverse customers within 30 days of receipt.

You will investigate claims, review contracts, gather information from involved parties, and guide repair firms through inspections and repairs while determining liability. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, settlement negotiation per contractual terms, and managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years in Claims or Customer Service setting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Verify and investigate all aspects of the claim to establish liability.
• Utilize contract paperwork, repair firm assessments, and customer communication in liability assessment.
• Maintain precise records to support approvals or denials decisions.
• Instruct repair firms to provide inspection and repair reports to ensure timely settlement.
• Assess the value of claimed items and evaluate repair alternatives vs cash-out options.
• Review carrier liability and present settlement proposals to customers.
• Negotiate disputes and finalize settlements in line with contractual terms.
• Various projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Claims Analyst will be responsible for settling cargo claims with government/military, corporate, or consumer customers within 30 days of receipt. Claims Analysts are responsible for managing customer expectation while performing a thorough investigation on the claim which includes but is not limited to reviewing customer correspondence, client contract terms, seeking information from all parties involved, assigning repair firms to assess the damages and complete repairs as needed while medicating cost. The Claims Analyst will ultimately determine liability and chargeback the appropriate parties based on findings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Verification (55%)

• Verify and investigate all aspects of the claim to ensure legal liability of the settlement is established and accountable parties are identified and notified.
• Utilize all contract paperwork, contract agreements, repair firm assessments, and customer communication in the assessment of liability and the investigation of the claim.
• Maintain precise records of all aspects of the move to support approvals and or denials decisions.
• Instruct repair firms to provide the necessary inspection and repair reports to ensure a precise and timely settlement.

Negotiation (40%)

• Assess the value of claimed items, evaluate repair alternatives versus cash-out options, and distinguish between pre-existing damage and transit-related damage.
• Review the carrier's liability and present a settlement proposal to the customer.
• Negotiate any disputes regarding the initial offer and finalize the settlement. All settlements must comply with legal carrier liability and adhere to the contractual terms of the move.

Projects (5%)

• Various projects as assigned.

Qualifications and preferred skills

Education/Certification Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years in Claims or Customer Service setting
• Excellent verbal, written, and problem-solving skills
• Personal Computer experience required, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be organized and able to multi-task

Position Title: Claims Analyst

Hourly Range: $18-30/hr USD

Salary ranges may vary based on location, market conditions, and other factors such as experience and qualifications. The final compensation will be determined during the hiring process based on these considerations.

For positions available outside the United States, salaries will take into account local currency and market conditions, which may differ from the USD salary range. If you have any questions about salary or benefits, we encourage you to ask during the hiring process.

Artificial Intelligence Usage: Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist with administrative tasks such as notetaking and advanced candidate searches during the recruitment process. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Vacancy Status: This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.

Sirva Worldwide, Inc. provides HR and mobility professionals with the resources, guidance, and support they need to achieve the best possible relocation for talent, and for the companies that move them. As a leading global relocation management and moving services company, we bring together personalized program solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform businesses of any size and empower talent moving to their next opportunity. From corporate relocation and household goods to home sale and commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of brands (including Sirva, Allied, northAmerican, Global Van Lines, Alliance, and Sirva Mortgage) provide everything needed to move talent and deliver experience.

Sirva is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sirva also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also Sirva's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The Federal EEO Law Poster may be found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.