Field Claims Representative - GL Property Damage

DESCRIPTION: Analyze, review, negotiate and settle commercial general liability property damage and construction defect claims of varying complexity in a thorough manner with minimal supervision.  This position will require the utilization of investigation skills to analyze coverage, liability, and property damage.  This is a great opportunity for someone that is looking to get into property damage liability claim handling and is a fully remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, review, negotiate and settle commercial general liability property damage and construction defect claims of varying complexity in a thorough manner with minimal supervision
• Assist in agency management by providing feedback to Underwriting
• Establish and monitor reserves to adequately reflect the exposure, making appropriate changes as files develop
• Focus on outstanding customer service for all customers
• Examine policy coverage forms and other records to determine insurance coverage
• Conduct on-site inspections and interviews, as well as telephone and written correspondence, with claimants and policyholders
• Work closely with our legal department on complex claims
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience preferred
• 3+ years previous property claims experience preferred
• 2+ years previous General Liability and construction defect claims experience preferred
• Certificate in General Insurance preferred
• AIC, CPCU, SCLA, CIC, or ARM designation(s) preferred
• Knowledge of claims laws and coverages
• Ability to effectively work from home
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiating skills
• Good keyboard/PC skills
• Knowledge of Xactimate estimating software preferred
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

REQUIRED

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record consistent with the terms in SECURA's Fleet Vehicle Manual  
• Travel with overnight stays  
• Physical agility and mobility to move around effectively and safely within different locations including policy holder's property  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time 

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience preferred; 3+ years property claims and 2+ years general liability/construction defect claims preferred; valid driver's license; ability to travel with overnight stays; lift up to 50 lbs; Xactimate preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• analyzing claims
• negotiating settlements
• conducting inspections

Skills & Tools

Xactimate

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About SECURA Insurance

An insurance company handling commercial general liability and property damage claims. — Industry: Finance