Sr Casualty Adj

Crawco; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

Crawford & Company is seeking a Casualty Adjuster for the Gulf South region with hybrid work options (work from home plus driving). Location preference includes New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LA, Biloxi, Ridgeland, MS, and Little Rock, AR.

Candidates should have 2+ years of casualty adjuster experience and strong investigation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a claims adjuster or Crawford training if no prior claims experience.
• Extensive experience as a Claims Adjuster; 4+ years preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Must be licensed as required by state/local jurisdictions.
• Outside adjusters must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Examine claims forms, policies and endorsements to determine coverages.
• Conduct on-site investigations by interviewing claimants and witnesses, inspecting damage.
• Set loss reserves.
• Prepare client/regulatory reports and government filings.
• Settle claims by determining liability and issuing settlements.
• Control claims costs; pursue subrogation when appropriate.
• Present evidence at legal proceedings and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education.
• Make sales calls to local businesses to solicit new business or maintain clients.
• Mentor junior adjusters with claims handling.

Skills

Casualty adjuster experience

Investigation

Liability analysis

Negotiation

Field inspections

Communication

Customer service

Education

College degree

State licensing compliance

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Casualty Claims Career to the Next Level in the Gulf South!

Location: New Orleans, LA (Preferred) | Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LA | Biloxi, Ridgeland, MS | Little Rock, AR candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Setup: Hybrid – Work From Home + Driving Role

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of Casualty Adjuster experience
• Strong investigation, liability analysis, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage claims independently and conduct field inspections
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Responsibilities

• Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverages.
• Conducts on-site investigations of claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, and by comparing claim information with evidence.
• Sets loss reserves.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford.
• Settles claims by determining insurance carrier's liability, client's instructions and authority levels required by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate.
• Controls claims costs.
• Recommends litigation when appropriate.
• Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence.
• Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Makes sales calls by calling on local businesses to solicit new business or to maintain existing clients.
• May assist and mentor junior adjusters with claims handling.
• Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.
• Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a claims adjuster or must have completed Crawford specified adjuster training if no experience.
• Extensive, substantive experience as a Claims Adjuster; preferred a minimum of 4 years prior claims experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Outside adjusters must have a valid driver's license.
• Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined by Crawford Educational Services.
• A variable schedule including on-call may be required. Depending on case load you may be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
• Travel may be required during/outside of normal business hours when necessary.

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About Us

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it’s a person, a child, a friend. It’s anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We’re looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com .

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family. And as part of the One Crawford family, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our employees to assist with their financial, health/wellness, continuing education/training and other needs:

• Competitive base pay
• The Pay Range/Salary represents the anticipated low and high pay that may be offered for this position. To determine the actual offer, Crawford considers a wide range of factors including the candidate’s previous experience and education, market rates, minimum pay requirements for the applicable jurisdiction, business segment, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.
• Bonus/Incentive Pay and other Performance-Based Rewards, if applicable.
• We offer a well-rounded benefits package that encourages wellness and helps our employees to be an educated healthcare consumer. The core benefits* offered include
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription Drugs
• HSA, HRA, and FSA Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Supplemental Health Benefits

Other Benefits currently available at no cost include:

• Enhanced Mental Health Support
• Virtual Physical Therapy
• Caregiving Services
• Life Assistance Program

*The above information highlights some of the benefits currently available to eligible full-time employees.

• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance.
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work.
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.