Position Summary

Resolves casualty claims of moderate to complex exposure by inveestigating losses and negotiating settlements.

Responsibilities

• Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements.
• Conducts on-site investigations, interviews claimants and witnesses and obtains official reports.
• Sets loss reserves and controls claim costs.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client.
• Settles claims by determining insurance carrier’s liability, client’s instructions and authority levels.
• Pursues subrogation when appropriate.
• Recommends litigation when appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years previous experience as an outside casualty claims adjuster.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license with a clean driving record for company vehicle use.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be licensed as required by local, state and federal laws.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability with strong PC skills.
• Highly organized and self-directed with ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop will be provided to qualified applicants that meet Crawford & Company's Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screen requirements.

Preferred :

• College degree strongly preferred.
• Advanced industry designations CPCU and AIC

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.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Ability to see and read.
• Reaching and manual dexterity for operating computer keyboard.
• While performing the duties of this position, auto travel may be required.
• The employee is required to extend hands and arms in various directions in order to handle files and associated paperwork;

use hands / fingers in repetitive motion in keyboard usage; use hands / fingers to efficiently utilize a writing instrument.

• Stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, is relative to office files, etc..
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word is required, as well as the ability to convey detailed / important instructions in an accurate manner.
• Ability to frequently talk or hear on a telephone and receive detailed information through oral communication is required.
• Exertion up to 20 pounds of force is occasionally required and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Visual activity requirements are those of Clerical Administrative. This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer terminal, extensive reading, operation of machines, and using measurement devices.
• Ability to ascend or descend stairwells.
• Ability to climb up to and on rooftops.
• Ability to climb ladders to inspect roofing / structural damage, and in some cases the ability to enter enclosed spaces
• Ability to maintain balance when walking on narrow, slippery, or sloping surfaces.
• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word is required, as well as the ability to convey detailed / important instructions in an accurate manner.
• Ability to frequently talk or hear on a telephone and receive detailed information through oral communication is required.
• Visual activity requirements are those of Clerical Administrative. This is a minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer terminal, extensive reading, operation of machines, and using measurement devices.

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family.

• Our total compensation plans provide each of our employees with far more than just a great salary
• Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence
• Benefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellness
• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance
• that give back to the communities in which we live and work
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion
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