Senior Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster, Personal Lines

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. seeks an experienced claims adjuster to manage insureds' questions, report claims, and perform coverage analysis in a multi-state personal lines environment.

You will set up reservation of rights, coordinate with defense counsel as needed, conduct investigations pre-litigation, and negotiate settlements while ensuring timely reserve recommendations and strong customer service.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 1-5 years related experience.
• Experience handling attorney represented bodily injury exposures in a personal lines claims environment.
• Experience handling physical damage exposures in a personal lines claims environment.
• Must obtain applicable adjusters license(s) by state within 3 months of start date.
• TX Adjuster License preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Act as point-of-contact for insureds regarding general claim questions and reporting of claims.
• Perform coverage analysis and prepare reservation of rights/declination letters when appropriate.
• Make liability decisions and coordinate with defense counsel on case strategy.
• Conduct pre-litigation investigations and maintain case diaries for proper file management.
• Negotiate settlements with plaintiff counsel or issue denials when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements across multiple states.

Conocimientos

Detail oriented

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

Claims software

License (adjuster)

BI/UM/UIM exposure experience

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adjuster software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties assigned as needed. Act as point-of-contact for insureds regarding general claim questions and reporting of claims. Identify and perform coverage analysis and prepare reservation of rights/declination letters when appropriate. Make liability decisions, analyze aggravating factors and potential for shared responsibility, and set up subrogation (as applicable) Manage and work with defense counsel (as applicable) to develop the case to include expert support and case strategy. Conduct proper reviews and independent investigations pre-litigation. Maintain cases on diary to ensure proper file management, evaluation, strategy, and timely reserve recommendations are handled. Keep current running notes to reflect file development and ensure proper documents are maintained in the claims system. Prioritize and evaluate claims, the majority will be injury/casualty with attorney involvement Negotiate claim settlements with plaintiff counsel as indicated, or issue denials to claimant/claimant attorney as appropriate. Use knowledge of state regulatory and statutory requirements for a multi-state region May also handle multi-compete/complex property claims and renters injury claims Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or 1-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience handling attorney represented bodily injury (BI/UM/UIM) exposures in a personal lines claim’s environment Experience handling physical damage exposures in a personal lines claims environment Detailed oriented with the ability to work in a team environment and be flexible to daily changing needs and job duties Ability to analyze and problem solve, working closely with others to coordinate and complete projects Ability to think critically and resolve problems of varying complexity Ability to perform with minimal supervision Self-motivated with a strong work ethic Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Must be customer service oriented, highly organized and efficient Effective Computer Skills Advanced Microsoft Office Skills Ability to learn multiple software applications Must obtain applicable adjusters license(s) by state within 3 months of start date Preferred Skills Auto bodily injury attorney represented and/or litigation experience Multiple language skills a plus TX Adjuster License Hallmark Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Don't see the job you are looking for? Leave your contact information and resume and we'll reach out when there is a good fit.