Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance; Peoria (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 88,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A major insurance company is seeking an experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative. This role involves investigating claims and requires up to 21 days of travel for catastrophe responses. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of claims handling experience, with proficiency in Xactimate. The package includes a competitive salary of $50,000 to $88,800, alongside extensive benefits including a 401(k) match and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years claims handling or comparable experience.
• Field claims experience with multi-line property and casualty claims.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assemble facts to evaluate policy coverage.
• Ensure claims payments are issued timely and accurately.
• Be available for frequent travel on short notice.

Skills

Claims handling

Communication skills

Data organization

Issue resolution

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Xactimate software

Job description

Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking an experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative to join our team. Open positions may be located across the 26 states we operate in; specific locations are listed in the job postings.

Responsibilities

• Be available for frequent travel up to 21 days at a time. Travel is required on short notice to the location of catastrophe, which would most likely be out of state.
• Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss, analyze legal liability and pay or deny losses.
• Be familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements, and forms.
• Work toward the resolution of claims, possibly attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

Required/Desired Skills & Experience

• 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

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities with a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent package. Benefits include: matched 401(k), fully-funded pension (once vested), medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance; life insurance for associate, spouse and child; supplemental sick pay; long-term disability; health care flexible spending accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include generous paid time off, holidays, vacation days, personal time, sick leave and parental leave; adoption assistance; discounts on personal insurance; education matching gift program; student loan assistance; gym membership and fitness class reimbursement.

Compensation

Anticipated annualized starting base pay range: $50,000.00 – $88,800.00, plus other components of the compensation package including benefit dollars and bonus opportunities.

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.

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Insurance

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