Senior Claims Adjuster, Commercial Trucking

The Jacobson Group; Clifton (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobson Group in Texas is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster to join its claims team. The ideal candidate will investigate, evaluate, and resolve high-exposure commercial trucking claims, including bodily injury and complex liability matters, while ensuring regulatory compliance and clear communication with clients and stakeholders.

Qualified applicants have 5+ years of claims adjusting experience, with a strong background in complex claims and the license to adjust (or ability to obtain

Qualifications

• 5+ years of claims adjusting experience, with trucking and bodily injury expertise.
• Experience handling complex/high-exposure claims.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Active adjuster license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and resolve complex commercial trucking claims including bodily injury, property damage, total loss and high-exposure claims.
• Determine coverage, liability, damages, and reserves in accordance with policy language and applicable state regulations.
• Manage claims from initial intake through final resolution, including pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Coordinate with defense counsel, independent adjusters, and vendors to facilitate timely and cost-effective settlements.
• Negotiate settlements within authorized limits while maintaining quality standards and severity control.
• Maintain precise claims documentation and ensure adherence to internal audits and regulatory compliance.
• Engage professionally with insureds, brokers and internal teams through clear, concise communication.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Claims adjustment

Litigation support

Job description

Job Description

A prominent insurance organization specializing in claims handling and risk management seeks a highly skilled Senior Claims Adjuster to join its dedicated claims team. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in commercial trucking, bodily injury and complex liability claims. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving high-exposure claims, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards while maintaining excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and resolve complex commercial trucking claims including bodily injury, property damage, total loss and high-exposure claims.


• Determine coverage, liability, damages, and reserves in accordance with policy language and applicable state regulations.


• Manage claims from initial intake through final resolution, including pre-litigation and litigated matters.


• Coordinate with defense counsel, independent adjusters, and vendors to facilitate timely and cost-effective settlements.


• Negotiate settlements within authorized limits while maintaining quality standards and severity control.


• Maintain precise claims documentation and ensure adherence to internal audits and regulatory compliance.


• Engage professionally with insureds, brokers and internal teams through clear, concise communication.

Requirements

• 5+ years of claims adjusting experience, with strong preference for commercial trucking and bodily injury expertise


• Proven experience handling complex and high-exposure claims


• Litigation experience (preferred)


• Active or able to obtain necessary adjuster licenses


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment while contributing to a team

Contact

Alexandria Van Riper