Virtual Property Claims Specialist (Remote)

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

Our Business  

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 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2023. 

Working at Selective 

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

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process. 

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

This will be a rotational position, gaining exposure to various roles within the Property department. 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.

JOB 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 5 years of Property Claims related industry experience
• Thorough working knowledge of building damage estimating w/ experience in computer-based damage estimating software.
• Flexibility and adaptability to learn various roles through job based rotational development.
• 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.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $71,000 - $112,000.    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. 

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.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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