Claims Complex Property Adjuster

MS ACSC Management Services Inc; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with pension

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Auto Club Enterprises is seeking a Claims Complex Property Adjuster to support the Property Claims operation, handle high-complexity homeowner claims, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. You will interpret First Notice of Loss, investigate, evaluate coverage and damages, negotiate, and resolve claims using company guidelines.

The role requires advanced knowledge of insurance, subrogation principles, and proficiency with claims software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership and organizational abilities.
• Experience handling high-complexity property claims.
• Proficiency with insurance concepts, coverage evaluation, negotiations, and subrogation.

Responsibilities

• Identify statements from insureds, claimants and witnesses.
• Conduct phone investigations to determine coverage and damages.
• Assess liability and damage components of losses.
• Maintain activity levels and service standards.
• Explain coverages and claims processes to stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced staff and assist training.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Claims software

Job description

Claims Complex Property Adjuster Job Summary

Claims Complex Property Adjuster Job Summary This position supports the Property Claims operation by handling claims reported on Homeowner policies written by the Interinsurance Exchange in compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. The position handles claims of high complexity. The primary functions include interpreting information from First Notice of Loss reports, loss investigation, coverage and damages evaluation, negotiation strategies and claims resolution. Employs discretion and independent judgment to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Applies technical and customer service best practices in accordance with company guidelines.

Job Duties

• Identify and obtain statements from insureds, claimants and witnesses.
• Conduct phone investigations to determine coverage and damages and differentiate between allegations and facts in each loss.
• Determine policy obligations by assessing the liability and damage components of the loss.
• Responsible for maintaining proper activities and service levels.
• Communicate and interact with a variety of individuals, including members, insureds, claimants, and vendors, as well as coordinating with internal and external departments.
• Explain policy coverages, benefits, and claims process verbally and/or in writing in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Recognize and appropriately address complex coverage and subrogation issues.
• Evaluate, assess, and negotiate within settlement authority with insureds to resolve first-party claims in multiple markets.
• Demonstrate proficiency with assessment of personal property, property damage, coverage, loss of use, arbitration responses, damage evaluations, and claims technology and tool usage.
• Objectively discern and address issues that may be questioned in an audit.
• Mentor and assist with the training of less experienced personnel within the Claims promotional/development guidelines and provide coaching in files.
• May attend and participate in legal proceedings.
• Direct and interact with in-house and outside counsel on litigated files.
• Provide sworn expert testimony in Courtroom or Deposition settings.
• Prepare comprehensive formal reporting on high-profile claims to senior management.
• Respond quickly to customer needs and problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred 7-9 years Prior claims handling experience.
• Required 7-9 years Property claims administration experience.
• Preferred Working knowledge of claims administration best practices and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance, coverage investigation, scope and damage assessment, negligence and subrogation principles required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, general computer software and claims software.
• Comprehensive understanding of building and vehicle repair procedures and third-party liability issues.
• Advanced leadership skills among peers required.
• Advanced organization and planning recognition skills required
• Advanced oral and written communication skills required.
• Advanced interpersonal skills required.
• Valid Driver's License, acceptable Department of Motor Vehicles record and minimum liability insurance - Issued by State Required Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter - Insurance Institute of America Preferred Associate in Claims - Insurance Institute of America Preferred An insurance/claims adjuster license may be required for claims administration in specific states.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to off-site business meetings or conferences. (5% proficiency)

Starting Pay

The starting pay range for this position is $38.64 - $51.46 per hour. Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team. “Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.” AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our organization participates in E-Verify For more than a century, AAA has been synonymous with trust, dependability, quality, and innovation. It's our mission to provide our growing membership with the legendary service we are famous for, and we welcome committed professionals ready to challenge themselves in a dynamic industry. AAA would not exist without the millions of members who give us their loyalty, or our employees whose mission it is to give those members world-class service. What else do we offer? Stability. Growth. Commitment to an exciting future for both you and our members.