Senior Catastrophe Claims Lead – Field & Travel

Country Financial Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Claims Specialist to serve as a first responder on a catastrophe claims team. The role involves investigating and settling personal and commercial property claims in the field, with extensive travel and on-call deployment.

Normal schedule includes 12-hour shifts for several days, with time off between deployments. Based in Bloomington, IL area with nationwide assignments.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive an automobile.
• Part 107 drone license required for roof inspections. License must be obtained within 5 months of start date; must pass exam within 3 attempts.

Responsibilities

• Responds to deployment directives and travels to catastrophe areas and areas with claims assistance needs to evaluate, negotiate, and settle personal and commercial lines property claims in various geographic locations.
• Investigates and completes physical inspections of property claims, evaluates damages, and prepares written estimates according to policy provisions.
• Initiates first contact with insureds and all relevant parties to gather basic information, obtain recorded statements and explain the overall claims process.

Skills

Driving

Travel readiness

On-call availability

Job description

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Claims Specialist to serve as a first responder on a catastrophe claims team. The role involves investigating and settling personal and commercial property claims in the field, with extensive travel and on-call deployment.

Normal schedule includes 12-hour shifts for several days, with time off between deployments. Based in Bloomington, IL area with nationwide assignments.