Senior Claim Adjuster

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What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
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Summary: 

Communicate with claimant regarding the procedure for filing the claim.  Senior responsibilities include cross training team members, crafting SOP’s and training manuals, and adjudicating all types of claims.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review claim information and other records to ascertain completeness and validity of claim

Oversee the arrangement, inspection and repair of damaged goods; monitor performance of contractors to insure repair is performed satisfactorily and timely

Correspond with all parties involved in the settlement of claim

Compute and calculate amount of claim; claimant is paid the amount due according to settlement agreement and company procedures

Determine which carrier is liable for damage of shipment; if chargeable, prepare a claims package with invoice and all documentation to support the settlement                                           

Process improvement, i.e. enhance efficiencies, shorten claims’ lifecycle and enhance transparency within the team

Job Skills Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly customer service oriented

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday

Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required

Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers

Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with minimum supervision

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Excellent customer service and oral/written communication skills required.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to d