What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Lines Adjuster position at C. Winchell Agency, Inc.?
About the Role
C. Winchell Agency, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Personal Lines Adjuster to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling Bodily Injury claims for Personal Lines/Commercial Litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough investigations of Bodily Injury claims, including gathering evidence and interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants.
- Analyze and review policies to assess coverage and liability.
- Provide expert advice to Excess and Primary coverage issues.
- Manage and direct outside vendors (Field/Counsel/Surveillance, etc.) to determine what investigation is necessary and give them direction to bring a claim to conclusion.
- Ensure only necessary work is completed.
- Investigate cases timely so that reserves are established and maintained at proper levels.
- Revised reserves timely based on developments in the course of the claim.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four year college or university.
5 - 10 years' experience handling BI liability commercial, homeowners, UM/UIM, Excess/Umbrella.
In-depth knowledge of litigation, arbitration and trial process, handle out of state claims, and/or Personal Injury Protection claims.
Currently holds and/or can readily obtain an out of State License(s) (i.e. - CT, Delaware, Florida, etc.).
Professional designation such as IIA, AEI, Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting (CPCU) or be actively working towards a designation, preferred.
Have advanced skills in coverage, investigation, litigation/ legal issues, negotiations, evaluations, medical terminology, and subrogation.
