Field Claims Representative - Utah County

aoins; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance seeks a motivated field claims professional to manage the lifecycle of claims from investigation to resolution. The role requires handling multi-line property and casualty claims within an assigned territory with emphasis on property claims.

Travel and on-site investigations may be required. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in similar claims, with strong communication and data interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or direct equivalent experience handling property and casualty claims.
• Minimum 3 years handling multi-line property and casualty claims.
• Field claims experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Xactimate software preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Must be able to drive and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, and evaluate loss amounts.
• Handle multi-line property and casualty claims in an assigned territory with emphasis on property claims.
• Learn insurance coverage by studying policies, endorsements, and forms.
• Work toward claim resolution and attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as needed.
• Ensure claims payments are issued timely and accurately.
• Conduct investigations by phone, mail, and on-site as needed.

Skills

Multi-line claims

Property & casualty

Strong communication

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

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 liability
• Handle multi-line property and casualty claims in an assigned territory with an emphasis on property claims
• Become familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements and forms
• Work toward the resolution of claims, and attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary
• Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner
• Handle investigations by phone, mail and on-site investigations

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or direct equivalent experience handling property and casualty claims
• A minimum of 3 years handling multi-line property and casualty claims with an emphasis on property claims
• Field claims handling experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Xactimate software is preferred but not required
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• Organize and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Ability to effectively deal with a diverse group individuals
• Ability 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 coverage

Benefits

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