Technical Specialist Outside Property

Travelers; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelers in Maryland is seeking a Technical Specialist, Outside Property, to handle complex 1st party property claims with in-person inspections at customers’ residences and properties. You will leverage your claims management and estimating skills and provide guidance to Claim Reps and Associates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and four years of property claim experience, with an active adjuster license if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four years of property claim experience in personal and business lines.
• Active adjuster license, where applicable.
• Experience with claims management and estimating software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, exercise sound judgement, and make effective decisions independently.
• Willingness to travel and work in Maryland area.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage, investigate, and document highly complex 1st party property claims.
• Gather information from policyholders, claimants, and third-party vendors.
• Investigate and evaluate all relevant facts and determine coverage per policy terms.
• Establish accurate scope of damages and prepare estimates.
• Provide timely and professional communication to stakeholders.
• Negotiate settlements within authority.
• Maintain records in claim management systems.
• May train Claim Professionals on claim systems.
• Adapt to new technology and AI tool rollouts.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent decision-making

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Claims management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$81,500.00 - $134,500.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

LOCATION REQUIREMENT: This field position services Insureds/Agents in the Maryland area. The selected candidate must reside in or around the assigned territories.

You will be issued a company vehicle for this position.

As a Technical Specialist, Outside Property, you are responsible for handling complex, high exposure and higher severity 1st party property claims in a timely and accurate manner which includes performing in-person inspections at customers’ residences and properties to accurately assess damages. In this technical role, you will leverage your skillset in claims management, investigative techniques, coverage evaluation, and settlement negotiation to ensure timely, and fair resolution of claims across complex personal and business insurance claims. You will foster positive, professional relationships with customers and stakeholders especially with claims that may span months or years to resolve. Provide guidance and mentorship to Claim Reps and Associate Claim Reps sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their development. This position is based remotely with work at residential and/or commercial locations with a combination of mobile work, work from your primary residence, or the nearest Travelers office. This position services a territory in areas of . You must either reside in or be willing to relocate at your own expense to assigned territory.

• Independently manage, investigate, and document highly complex 1st party property claims with minimal oversight. Will fully manage personal insurance and business insurance claims.
• Gather information from policyholders, claimants, and third-party vendors.
• Investigate and evaluate all relevant facts and information (including but not limited to analyzing leases, contracts, by-laws and other relevant documents which may have an impact). Determine and apply coverage for property damages per policy terms.
• Establish accurate scope of damages for building and contents losses and utilize as a basis for written estimates and/or computer assisted estimates.
• Provide timely and professional communication to customers, representatives, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Actively negotiate with multiple constituents, i.e., contractors or insured’s representatives and conveys claim settlements within authority.
• Maintain accurate records of claim activity in claim management systems. May train Claim Professionals on claim systems.
• Leverage advanced resolution strategies and coordinate internal and external resources to conduct comprehensive claim investigations and evaluations.
• Adapt to new technology implementations, system upgrades, and digital tool rollouts, particularly in the areas of AI while maintaining productivity and service quality.
• Acquire and maintain relevant Insurance License(s) and/or a UAS Remote Pilot Certification to comply with federal, state, and Travelers requirements within three months of starting the job.
• Assess and inspect all areas of a dwelling or structure, including roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other confined areas. Ability to carry, set up, and climb ladders weighing approximately 38-49 pounds.
• May require extensive travel, including overnight stays, to support customers across multiple locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four years of property claim experience in both personal and business insurance lines.
• Active adjuster license, where applicable.
• Experience with claims management and estimating software, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and enterprise technology systems and platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to comprehend, synthesize, and clearly articulate complex information to multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, exercise sound judgement, and make effective decisions independently.
• Exceptional customer