What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Advocate position at Haylor Freyer & Coon, Inc.?
Claims Advocate
Claims
Syracuse, NY
Haylor.com
At Haylor, Freyer & Coon, we believe that talented, caring people make all the difference. HF&C is a Top 100 Independently Owned Insurance Agency, recognized as Best Place to Work on a National, State and Local level. We have recently expanded to a state of the art office in downtown Syracuse. The Employee Owners of HF&C are looking to add a dynamic, progressive Claim Advocate to our team.
HF&C offers an outstanding compensation package and a complete benefit package, highlighted by medical and life insurance, short and long term disability, wellness programs, section 125 benefits, 401(K) retirement plan, ESOP contribution, PTO and opportunities to be involved in community based charitable work projects.
The Claim Advocate shall support our clients throughout the claim process, partnering with the carrier, to ensure timely settlement under the broadest interpretation of the applicable policy provisions. This includes providing the appropriate service to our customers for claim reporting, providing timely and meaningful claim status updates, as well as consulting with our clients and carrier partners to influence favorable outcomes.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist Clients in Reporting Claims:
- Assess claim scenario, identify appropriate line of coverage and follow procedures for accurate and timely claim reporting
- Adhere to special claim handling procedures for each client and carrier
- Provide Adjuster information and contact to clients upon receipt of carrier acknowledgements
Read and interpret policy language to evaluate coverage:
- Find coverage for clients by reading and interpreting multiple coverage forms and lines
- Identify potential coverage gaps to advise clients and producers
- Ability to explain coverage to clients in laymans terms
Advocate for clients:
- Monitor claims for timely and accurate settlements
- Proactively communicate with our clients and stakeholders with status and plans of action
- Advocate on behalf of our clients for favorable outcomes
Claim Reviews:
- Monitor, evaluate, and advise clients of claim trends
- Discuss specific claims with action plans or anticipated outcomes
- Offer potential solutions to minimize future risks
Attributes:
- Participate in projects that improve internal quality and lead to better client service
- Continual self-development through formal and informal training and development
Youll love the upbeat and positive work culture and the satisfaction of being appreciated and making a difference. Apply to find out the benefit of being part of a growing Employee Owned Company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.