Field Claims Representative – Springfield, MO

Auto-Owners Insurance; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated field claims professional to manage the lifecycle of insurance claims in the field, including investigation, evaluation, and resolution.

The role supports agents and insureds, with training provided and potential remote work up to five days per week after initial in-person training. A strong background in property & casualty claims is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience in property and casualty claims.
• Minimum 3 years handling multi-line property and casualty claims with emphasis on property.
• Field claims handling experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of insurance policies, endorsements and forms.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss.
• Handle multi-line property and casualty claims in an assigned territory.
• Work toward resolution of claims and attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Investigative skills

Property claims

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.Job DescriptionWe offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 5 days per week.Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated and experienced field claims professional to join our team. This job handles insurance claims in the field under general supervision through the life-cycle of a claim including but not limited to: investigation, evaluation, and claim resolution. This job provides service to agents, insureds, and others to ensure claims resolve accurately and timely. This job requires mastery of claims-handling skills and requires the person to:Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss, analyze legal liabilityHandle multi-line property and casualty claims in an assigned territory with an emphasis on property claimsBecome familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements and formsWork toward the resolution of claims, and attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessaryEnsure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate mannerHandle investigations by phone, mail and on-site investigationsDesired Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience handling property and casualty claimsA minimum of 3 years handling multi-line property and casualty claims with an emphasis on property claimsField claims handling experience is preferred but not requiredKnowledge of Xactimate software is preferred but not requiredAbove average communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to resolve complex issuesOrganize and interpret dataAbility to handle multiple assignmentsAbility to effectively deal with a diverse group individualsAbility to accurately deal with mathematical problems, including, geometry (area and volume) and financial areas (such as accuracy in sums, unit costs, and the capacity to read and develop understanding of personal and business finance documents)Ability to drive an automobile, possess a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record consistent with the Company’s underwriting guidelines for coverageBenefitsAuto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!Equal Employment OpportunityAuto-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 that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.#LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid