Senior Claims Specialist (Analyst)

Manages a high volume of moderate losses and/or complex claim activity. Investigates, adjusts and settles claims of moderate to high complexity. Represents the Company on complex or escalated claim files with a focus on large losses and represented files, utilizing advanced investigative skills to adjust and negotiate claim settlements with a high degree of accuracy.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? 

• Manage a high volume of moderate losses and/or complex claim activity. Investigate, adjust and settle claims of moderate to high complexity within a pre- determined authority level.
• Represents the Company on complex or escalated claim files with a focus on large losses and represented files, utilizing advanced investigative skills to adjust and negotiate claim settlements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Document damage/losses and prepare & review written cost estimates.
• Document claim transactions and prepare and forward internal reports as needed.
• Complete residential or mobile home claim settlement by reaching agreements with insured, claimants, and their representatives up to specified authority.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Effectively collaborate with various departments and levels in the organization.
• Maintain industry knowledge and operational skills by attending workshops, seminars, and other training sessions as appropriate.
• Exercise strong listening, problem solving, and negotiating skills.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Use expert problem-solving skills and negotiation techniques to achieve accurate settlement outcomes.
• Support Catastrophe operations as assigned.
• Handle other duties and projects as requested based on business needs.

 
What are the requirements needed for this position? 

• Bachelor’s degree; 3 years of property claims adjusting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert level knowledge of the construction industry, processes, materials, pricing, estimating techniques and platforms (Xactware) Other Requirements

Other requirements:

• Expert problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong investigative research abilities
• Strong organizational, planning and scheduling skills
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask while working independently.
• Expert level knowledge of construction industry, processes and materials and pricing.
• Ability to mediate disagreements and resolve differences of opinion to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adjuster’s license will be required for all states where adjuster licensing is applicable

What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?  

General office demands  
 

Environment/Physical Demands: This position requires incumbents to regularly sit at a desk and operate standard office equipment such as a computer and phone.  Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, lift, carry and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to talk and hear.  Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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