Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Matching 401(k) retirement plans

Fully funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Personal days

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive health care plan

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an experienced catastrophe claims representative. This role requires frequent travel to catastrophe locations and involves investigating claims, evaluating losses, and ensuring timely payments. Candidates should have at least 2 years of claims handling experience and a bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a pension plan and bonus programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years claims handling experience or comparable experience.
• Field claims experience with multi-line property and casualty claims.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Frequent travel up to 21 days at a time to catastrophe locations.
• Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage.
• Ensure claims payments are issued timely and accurately.

Skills

Claims handling experience

Proficient with Xactimate software

Above-average communication skills

Ability to resolve complex issues

Organize and interpret data

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking an experienced catastrophe claims representative. There are multiple positions open across the 26 states we operate. Locations vary by posting.

Responsibilities

• Frequent travel up to 21 days at a time and may be required on short notice to catastrophe locations, often out of state.
• Meet the physical demands including carrying and climbing a ladder.
• Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate loss, analyze legal liability and pay or deny losses.
• Familiar with insurance coverage by studying policies, endorsements and forms.
• Work toward resolution of claims, possibly attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• Ensure claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years claims handling experience or comparable experience
• Field claims experience with multi-line property and casualty claims and wind/hail
• Proficient with Xactimate software
• Above-average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• Organize and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Military experience is considered

Benefits

Competitive salary, matching 401(k) retirement plans, fully funded pension plan, bonus programs, paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, paid sick leave and a comprehensive health care plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

Additional

Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.