Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company is Hiring a Senior Claim Adjuster: Multi-Line Near Glastonbury, CT
Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company (ACIC), formed by Strickland Insurance Group (SIG) in 1983 and acquired by Auto-Owners Insurance Group in 2016, maintains an A.M. Best rating of A . ACIC has been certified a “Great Place to Work” for the last 3 years and on Fortune’s “Best Place to Work” list of the top 100 best small and medium companies to work. With offices in Goldsboro, NC; Hartford, CT; Scottsdale, AZ; Richmond, VA; Atlantic Casualty has authority in fifty states and Washington, DC. We value our employees and believe embracing diversity of thought aides in fostering a culture of belonging; where all are seen, heard, and valued. At Atlantic Casualty, we are family! We care about our associates physical, emotional, and professional health and emphasize wellness benefits, charity, and training programs offered. We offer employee development opportunities through Cornerstone Learning Management System, Franklin Covey, the Institutes and Pluralsight. Benefits of Atlantic Casualty include:
Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
401(k) Plan Company Match
Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Career Growth and Opportunities for Promotions
Please visit our Careers Page for more information on the benefits and programs you will enjoy by joining the team at Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company. www.atlanticcasualty.net/about-acic/our-careers/ SUMMARY:The senior adjuster will be capable of independently handling claims in states where we write business. The senior adjuster will have a higher authority level than an adjuster and will have full responsibility for claims within that authority. The senior adjuster has the authority to assign a local independent appraiser / adjuster for fieldwork in the state where the loss occurred. In those cases, they are responsible for controlling the work done by the I/A. The claims handled by a senior adjuster are usually more complex than those handled by an adjuster. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adjusters on the Auxiliary Unit will handle claims across all major Lines of Business (Garagekeepers/Auto Dealers, Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability)
Analyze, review and interpret policies to assess coverage and liability
Establish and maintain proper loss and expense reserves on their claims
Determine what investigation is necessary on more complicated claims in order to bring a claim to an equitable conclusion for all parties involved
Responsible for controlling the work done by the independent adjuster/appraiser
Properly document information in the claim file
Verify and review damages
Determine applicability of coverage and liability
Maintain working diary of assigned claims
Evaluate and settle claims within assigned authority
Deal with and have access to information that is important and must be kept confidential
Handle claims in litigation as assigned
Assist in training less experienced adjusters
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A four-year degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
5 years’ experience handling claims, including advanced skills in coverage, investigation, litigation, negotiation, damage/injury evaluation, salvage and subrogation.
Experience in at least one of the following lines of business is preferred, but not required: Garagekeepers/Auto Dealers, Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability
Knowledge of and adherence to the state laws and regulations governing the handling of property and casualty claims.
Basic understanding of claims, mathematics, construction, auto physical damage, medical terms and legal issues.
State adjuster’s license where domiciled.
Non-resident adjuster’s license where required in the states where we do business.
Be able to demonstrate time management skills; communication skills, verbal and written; strong computer skills. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to clearly define systems and operational problems and draw valid conclusions and recommendations as to how to resolve. Must possess ability to interpret and delegate an extensive variety of instructions in written or diagram form. Reasoning; dealing with problems involving a few variables in standard situations. Must also be able interact on personnel matters in a secure and confidential manner. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Works primarily indoors. TRAVEL: 5% "Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer"