Remote Auto Bodily Injury Claims Specialist

Selective Insurance; Short Hills (NJ); Remote; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive plan eligibility

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

20 days paid time off

Job summary

Selective Insurance in the Northeast seeks a claims professional to handle non-litigated and lower-level litigated auto and general liability claims. You will perform coverage analysis, investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and disposition claims within authority and company policies.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of claim handling experience, strong communication, time management, negotiation, and independent work style. College degree preferred; industry training a plus.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Negotiation and claim disposition skills with proven problem-solving ability.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Moderate proficiency with standard business-related software.

Responsibilities

• Investigate coverage and liability of claims via phone, correspondence, or in person with claimants, attorneys, insureds, and witnesses.
• Analyze information to evaluate claims and determine extent of loss.
• Process inquiries from insureds and agents; interact with underwriters on resolution.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and resolve claims within delegated authority.
• Update claims system to reflect status and determine chargeability.
• Prepare releases and handle loss/expense payments where applicable.
• Review depositions and expert reports to evaluate claims.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Negotiation skills

Judgment and decision making

Independent work

Business software proficiency

Education

College degree preferred

3+ years claims handling experience

Industry training/designations preferred

Job description

Selective Insurance in the Northeast seeks a claims professional to handle non-litigated and lower-level litigated auto and general liability claims. You will perform coverage analysis, investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and disposition claims within authority and company policies.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of claim handling experience, strong communication, time management, negotiation, and independent work style. College degree preferred; industry training a plus.