Senior Claims Adjuster, Commercial Trucking

The Jacobson Group; Texas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacobson Group in Texas seeks a Senior Claims Adjuster with robust experience in commercial trucking, bodily injury, and high-exposure claims. You will investigate, evaluate, and settle complex claims, determining coverage and reserves while coordinating with defense counsel and vendors to drive cost-effective resolutions.

Requirements include 5+ years of adjusting, litigation exposure, and licenses or ability to obtain them.

Qualifications

• 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 is 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.

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 thinking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

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

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