Claims Associate - Auto Property Damage

Plymouth Rock Assurance; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks accrued paid time off

8 paid national holidays per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Health insurance options starting Day

1

401(k) employer contribution

Paid Family leave options

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Plymouth Rock Assurance is seeking an Auto Property Damage Claims Associate in the United States. The role involves handling auto property damage claims with high customer service standards, detailed policy interpretation, and coordination with field personnel.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Responsibilities include investigating coverage, liability assessment, subrogation where applicable, and maintaining efficient administrative workflows in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year of related PD claim experience welcomed but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and interpret policy provisions to determine coverage for auto property claims.
• Interview claimants and analyze records to assess liability and damages.
• Evaluate reserves, dispatch field inspections, and negotiate settlements within authority.
• Investigate and initiate subrogation processes and handle related lawsuits.
• Maintain professional customer communications and manage administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Claim Investigation:

The Auto Property Damage Claims Associate is responsible for managing Auto Property Damage claims within our “Auto PD Claim Unit.” This role demands a high level of customer service, patience, and professionalism while working in a fast-paced environment with significant phone interaction. Strong customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential. The ability to navigate adversarial situations with professionalism is critical. Comparative negligence claim handling experience is a plus but not required.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis:
• Investigate and interpret policy provisions, endorsements, and conditions to determine coverage for automobile property claims.
• Identify and investigate contested coverage claims that may require a roundtable discussion.
• Claim Investigation:
• Investigate auto accidents to assess liability by interviewing first- and third-party claimants, witnesses, investigating officers, and other relevant parties.
• Secure and analyze pertinent records, documentation, and loss scene information to determine proximate cause, negligence, and damages.
• Claims Management:
• Evaluate and adjust reserves as necessary.
• Prepare dispatch instructions for field personnel to inspect vehicles.
• Negotiate and settle claims within individual authority limits and seek supervisor approval for claims exceeding authority or requiring additional guidance.
• Maintain effective follow-up systems on pending files, advising insureds, claimants, and brokers on claim status.
• Act as an intermediary between the company, preferred vendors, and customers to resolve disputes.
• Ensure adherence to privacy guidelines, laws, and regulations in claims handling.
• Subrogation and Legal Handling:
• Investigate and initiate subrogation processes when applicable.
• Handle and respond to special civil part lawsuits or intercompany arbitrations related to auto property damage claims.
• Administrative Duties:
• Manage a customer-focused phone environment by answering calls, returning voicemails, and responding to emails and text correspondence promptly.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail timely and in accordance with state guidelines.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 1 year of related PD claim experience is welcomed but not required.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Perks And Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 8 paid national holidays per year & 2 floating holidays
• Free onsite gym at our Boston Location
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Matching gift opportunities
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 7.5% of your base salary)
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
• Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 a year. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

About The Company

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.