Virtual Property Claims Specialist (Remote)

Selective Insurance; Branchville (NJ); Remote; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive plan eligibility

Comprehensive health care plans

Retirement savings plan with company 


Employee stock purchase program

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking a Virtual Property Claims Specialist for a remote opportunity in the United States. You will handle Property and Inland Marine claims, investigate damages, estimate losses, and manage vendors to settle within authority, supporting the CAT team as needed.

The role requires 5 years of claims experience, knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines, and flexibility to work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 5 years claims experience and knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages.
• Ability to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Handle property/inland marine claims as assigned.
• Evaluate and settle property-related damages of varying exposures.
• Assist with CAT claims and support catastrophe team.
• Make coverage determinations, reserve, and settle within authority.
• Respond to legal, regulatory or appeals situations.

Skills

Software proficiency

Typing speed

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Property claims software

Job description

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Selective Insurance is looking for a Virtual Property Claims Specialist for this remote opportunity.

Responsible for providing superior property claims service to all regions by handling Property and Inland Marine claims of varying exposures. This person will investigate the claim, estimate the property damages, select, deploy and manage experts/vendors, obtain appropriate claim documentation, and effect accurate settlement within the prescribed authority and standards of performance. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handles property/inland marine claims as assigned.
• Evaluates and settles property-related damages of varying exposures and complexities. This position will occasionally handle losses that exceed $100,000 in aggregate claim value.
• Handles typical Business Income losses.
• This position will support the corporate catastrophe team. This position will assist with initial contacts, claim triaging, the handling of assigned CAT claims and serve as a CAT resolution team within the various regions.
• Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority.
• Responds to all legal, regulatory or appeals situations or requests.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• Must have the ability to work varying shifts.
• Have knowledge of and proficiency in standard business and claim-specific computer software programs and the ability to keyboard in an efficient and productive manner.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.

Education and Experience

• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 5 years claims experience, thorough knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages and computer-based damage estimating.
• Must have the ability to work varying shifts.

Total Rewards

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive plan eligibility at all levels
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Paid time off plans

Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $72,000.00 - USD $109,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.