Commercial Trucking/PD Claims Examiner

The Jonus Group; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work option

Job summary

The Jonus Group seeks an experienced Commercial Trucking / Property Damage Claims Examiner to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve commercial auto and trucking property damage claims. You will manage a caseload with focus on accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing reports, negotiating settlements, coordinating inspections, and pursuing subrogation when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience handling commercial auto, trucking, or property damage claims.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle damage evaluations, liability investigations, repair estimates, and claim settlement practices.
• Experience managing an independent caseload and prioritizing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of commercial trucking and commercial auto property damage claims from initial assignment through resolution.
• Investigate vehicle accidents and evaluate property damage, liability, and applicable coverage.
• Review police reports, photographs, repair estimates, appraisals, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
• Communicate with insureds, claimants, attorneys, repair facilities, vendors, and other relevant parties throughout the claims process.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants, repair facilities, and other parties as appropriate.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections, appraisals, repairs, and total loss evaluations.
• Identify potential subrogation opportunities and pursue recovery when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and thorough claim file documentation.
• Establish appropriate claim reserves and update them as necessary.
• Ensure claims are handled in accordance with applicable state regulations, policy provisions, and internal guidelines.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and customer service expectations.

Skills

Commercial auto claims handling

Liability investigations

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Claims management systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Trucking / Property Damage Claims Examiner to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve commercial auto and trucking property damage claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial transportation claims, vehicle damage assessments, liability investigations, and the end-to-end claims handling process.

This individual will manage a caseload of claims while ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective resolutions in accordance with company guidelines, applicable regulations, and industry best practices.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work remote

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of commercial trucking and commercial auto property damage claims from initial assignment through resolution.
• Investigate vehicle accidents and evaluate property damage, liability, and applicable coverage.
• Review police reports, photographs, repair estimates, appraisals, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
• Communicate with insureds, claimants, attorneys, repair facilities, vendors, and other relevant parties throughout the claims process.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants, repair facilities, and other parties as appropriate.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections, appraisals, repairs, and total loss evaluations.
• Identify potential subrogation opportunities and pursue recovery when applicable.
• Maintain accurate and thorough claim file documentation.
• Establish appropriate claim reserves and update them as necessary.
• Ensure claims are handled in accordance with applicable state regulations, policy provisions, and internal guidelines.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and customer service expectations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Over 3+ years of experience handling commercial auto, commercial trucking, or property damage claims.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle damage evaluations, liability investigations, repair estimates, and claim settlement practices.
• Experience managing an independent caseload and prioritizing competing deadlines.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with claims management systems and standard computer applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.