Garage Bodily Injury Senior Claims Adjuster

Clearbrook Group Services Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Clearbrook Group Services Inc. is seeking a highly capable Garage Bodily Injury Senior Claims Adjuster to work from our Omaha office. The role adjudicates auto bodily injury claims and contributes to delivering superb outcomes for clients.

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours and collaborate with a team focused on excellence in claims management.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ experience adjudicating general liability bodily injury casualty claims.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Two or more insurance designations or four additional years of related experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate highly complex General Liability Bodily Injury claims with potential significant impact on results.
• Investigate claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing involved parties.
• Report to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly and managing diary of tasks.
• Negotiating settlements and managing claims in litigation as needed.

Skills

Garage Bodily Injury

Customer service

Communication skills

Negotiation

Claims adjudication

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Insurance designations or experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company

Company Argo Group Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Any employee, in any Clearbrook office, can apply for this opportunity and stay in their current location.

Summary: We are looking for a highly capable Garage Bodily Injury Senior Claims Adjuster to join our team and work from our Omaha office. This position adjudicates auto bodily injury claims and contributes to providing superb results for our clients.

Information about the specialized underwriting business that generates claims this position will oversee can be found here: Garage Liability Insurance | Transportation | Colony Specialty. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities

• Working under limited technical direction and within broad limits and authority, adjudicate highly complex General Liability Bodily Injury claims on assignments reflecting potentially with significant impact on departmental results.
• Solving difficult problems that requires an understanding of a broader set of issues.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly
• Analyzing claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions, and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing all involved parties.
• Managing claims in litigation
• Managing diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution.
• Properly setting claim reserves.
• Identifying, assigning, and coordinating the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution.
• Preparing reports for file documentation
• Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome.
• Negotiating settlements
• Processing mail and prioritizing workload.
• Completing telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.).
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• An advanced knowledge of Garage Bodily Injury, as well as an exceptional customer service focus typically achieved through:
• A minimum of five years’ experience adjudicating general liability bodily injury casualty claims
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Two or more insurance designations or four additional years of related experience adjudicating general liability bodily injury claims beyond the minimum experience required above may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers’ ability to be profitable).
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Exhibit natural curiosity and intellectual curiosity in order to consistently explore and consider all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.
• Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by:
• Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.
• Being solution (not problem) focused
• Thinking with a global mindset first.
• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast paced environment that is evolving constantly.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.
• Strong claim negotiation skills a must.
• Must possess a strong customer focus.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to effectively gather information from insureds and witnesses.
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients’ business which may include CEO.
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Demonstrates inner strength.
• Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to read and write English fluently is required.
• Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities.

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity. The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful.

Our Adjusters and Managers are empowered to exercise their independent discretion and, within broad limits and authority, be creative in developing solutions and treat each case as the unique situation it is.

We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses.

Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims.

We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions.

We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas.

We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.

Legal & Diversity Statement

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.