Automobile Insurance Early Settlement Claims Adjuster

Trexis Insurance

Automobile Insurance Early Settlement Claims Adjuster

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Life Insurance

    Flexible Spending Account

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Early Settlement Adjuster will be responsible for investigations into a variety of auto accidents to determine liability. This experienced Adjuster will maintain a good working relationship with policy holders while establishing credibility for the company through the quality of work and thoroughness of the investigations; set customer expectations; communicate timelines for investigation and explain applicable laws and coverages. The Adjuster will also take recorded statements; resolve loss of use issues; makes payment to appropriate parties and negotiate settlements and be responsible for the evaluation and settlement of bodily injury claims.

    Essential Responsibilities

    Interpret personal auto policy language and analyzes liability for the appropriate jurisdictions

    Document a claim file with notes, evaluations and decision-making process

    Secure detailed factual recorded statements from insured’s, claimant’s and witnesses.

    Maintain adequate loss reserves

    Achieve initial contact standards

    Develop and maintain effective working relationships with automotive repair facilities, police authorities and independent appraisal firms

    Monitor rental vehicle usage

    Manage diaries in such a manner as to accomplish timely claims resolution

    Appropriately recognize and assign claims to the SIU

    Meet or exceed file quality standards

    Maintain confidentiality of claim information

    Handle Total Losses to completion

    Exceed customer’s expectations

    Negotiate bodily injury claims promptly and effectively through use of Meds Incurred and Open Meds Releases

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    College degree preferred, but a High School Diploma is required.

    Minimum 2 years of experience in handling automobile claims and a demonstrated ability to resolve bodily injury claims quickly and efficiently in prior adjusting roles

    Adjuster’s license for KY, SC or TX preferred but not required

    Experience with Injury claims

    Must make independent claims handling decisions on assigned claims

    Communicate effectively and professionally in writing, by telephone, or in person.

    Unwavering business ethics is a must

    Must be detail oriented, have good organizational skills and be able to multi-task in order to complete work within the 40-hour work week

    Consistent attention to detail and data resolution

    Strong ability to reason, negotiate and problem solve

    Must be able to foster and maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships

    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, keyboarding and data entry skills

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Flexible spending account

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off bank to include 3 days PTO after first 80 hours worked for new hires

    Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    Day shift

    Monday to Friday

    Education:

    High school or equivalent (Required)

    Flexible work from home options available.