Senior Property Claims Adjuster - Commercial Insurance

SUMMARY  Responsible for managing a pending caseload of Property claims in accordance with client, carrier and company guidelines, statutory regulations and best practices.  Primary duties include making coverage determinations, authoring reservation of rights and denial letters, assigning, directing and controlling investigations, assigning, directing and managing litigation including assignments of counsel, case evaluation and reserve setting, and reporting to the Claims Manager and appropriate carrier oversight personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   •    Maintains independent diary system to ensure claim files are up to date, and that required follow-up is taking place; •    Investigates and evaluates claims to determine coverage, liability, damages and value; •    Communicates with vendors, producers, policy holders, clients and carriers to communicate claim status; •    Negotiates settlements with claimants and insured in both litigated and non-litigated files; •    Reports to internal management and carrier as applicable, providing updates on litigated claims, serious injuries, and claims over the adjuster’s authorization limits; •    Sets and manages indemnity and expense reserves, and ensures that adequate reserve levels are maintained; •    Analyzes and reviews invoices for payment; •    Provides Producer inquiry assistance; •    Creates and maintains reports and worksheets as needed; •    Provides training and mentoring to less experienced adjusters; •    Travels as necessary to attend mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials; •    Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information); •    Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Seven (7) or more years of applicable industry experience Adjuster licensing preferred AIC, CPCU and/or JD preferred SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone and listening skills Excellent customer service skills Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills Strong organizational and time management skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook Discretion and independent judgment required     #LI-DR1

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000