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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$42,100.00 - $69,500.00
Target Openings
6
What Is the Opportunity?
This position is part of a formal training program to advance to a Auto claim representative position.
This position is intended to develop skills for investigating, evaluating, negotiating and resolving claims on losses of lesser value and complexity. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations.
This is a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in office and allowing for two day work from home.
What Will You Do?
Completes required training program which includes the overall instruction, exposure, and preparation for employees to progress to the next level position. It is a mix of online, virtual, classroom, and on-the-job training. The training may require travel.
The on the job training includes practice and execution of the following core assignments:
Participates in on-going training sessions for the inside auto business.
Works closely with Unit Manager or mentor to promptly resolve assigned claim.
Customer Contacts/Experience
Delivers consistent service quality throughout the claim life cycle, including but not limited to prompt contact, explaining the process, setting expectations, on-going communication, follows-through and meeting commitments to achieve optimal outcome on every file.
Coverage Analysis
Reviews and analyzes coverage and applies policy conditions, provisions, exclusions and endorsements for Auto Damage only claims in assigned jurisdictions. Addresses proper application of any deductibles and verifies benefits available and coverage limits that will apply.
Investigation/Evaluation
Investigates each claim to obtain relevant facts necessary to determine coverage, causation, extent of liability/establishment of negligence, damages, contribution potential and exposure with respect to the various coverages provided through prompt contact with appropriate parties (e.g.. policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, etc.) Takes recorded statements as necessary.
Recognizes and requests appropriate inspection type based on the details of the loss and coordinate the appraisal process. Maintains oversight of the repair process and ensures appropriate expense handling.
Refers claims beyond authority as appropriate based on exposure and established guidelines. Recognizes and forwards appropriate files to subject matter experts (i.e., Subrogation, SIU, Property, Adverse Subrogation, etc.).
Reserving
Establishes timely and maintains appropriate claim and expense reserves. Manages file inventory and expense reserves by utilizing an effective diary system, documenting claim file activities to resolve claim in a timely manner.
Negotiation/Resolution
Determines settlement amounts based upon appraisal estimate, negotiates and conveys claim settlements within authority limits to insureds and claimants. As appropriate, writes denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other necessary correspondence to insureds and claimants.
May provide support to other parts of Auto Line of Business (e.g. Total Loss, Salvage, etc.) when needed.
Insurance License
In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
443040BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Claims
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years of work OR customer service related experience preferred.
Demonstrated ownership attitude and customer centric response to all assigned tasks - basic
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment managing multiple priorities - basic
Attention to detail ensuring accuracy - basic
Keyboard skills and Windows proficiency, including Excel and Word - Intermediate
Verbal and written communication skills –Intermediate
Analytical Thinking - Basic
Judgment/Decision Making - Basic
What is a Must Have?
High School Diploma or GED and one year of customer service experience OR Bachelor’s Degree required.
City*
West Bridgewater
State*
Massachusetts
Job Code
Ins Insurance
Affiliate Sponsor
Travelers Insurance
Salary Range
$30,000-$45,000
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$42,100.00 - $69,500.00
Target Openings
6
What Is the Opportunity?
This position is part of a formal training program to advance to a Auto claim representative position.
This position is intended to develop skills for investigating, evaluating, negotiating and resolving claims on losses of lesser value and complexity. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations.
This is a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in office and allowing for two day work from home.
What Will You Do?
Completes required training program which includes the overall instruction, exposure, and preparation for employees to progress to the next level position. It is a mix of online, virtual, classroom, and on-the-job training. The training may require travel.
The on the job training includes practice and execution of the following core assignments:
Participates in on-going training sessions for the inside auto business.
Works closely with Unit Manager or mentor to promptly resolve assigned claim.
Customer Contacts/Experience
Delivers consistent service quality throughout the claim life cycle, including but not limited to prompt contact, explaining the process, setting expectations, on-going communication, follows-through and meeting commitments to achieve optimal outcome on every file.
Coverage Analysis
Reviews and analyzes coverage and applies policy conditions, provisions, exclusions and endorsements for Auto Damage only claims in assigned jurisdictions. Addresses proper application of any deductibles and verifies benefits available and coverage limits that will apply.
Investigation/Evaluation
Investigates each claim to obtain relevant facts necessary to determine coverage, causation, extent of liability/establishment of negligence, damages, contribution potential and exposure with respect to the various coverages provided through prompt contact with appropriate parties (e.g.. policyholders, accounts, claimants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, agents, etc.) Takes recorded statements as necessary.
Recognizes and requests appropriate inspection type based on the details of the loss and coordinate the appraisal process. Maintains oversight of the repair process and ensures appropriate expense handling.
Refers claims beyond authority as appropriate based on exposure and established guidelines. Recognizes and forwards appropriate files to subject matter experts (i.e., Subrogation, SIU, Property, Adverse Subrogation, etc.).
Reserving
Establishes timely and maintains appropriate claim and expense reserves. Manages file inventory and expense reserves by utilizing an effective diary system, documenting claim file activities to resolve claim in a timely manner.
Negotiation/Resolution
Determines settlement amounts based upon appraisal estimate, negotiates and conveys claim settlements within authority limits to insureds and claimants. As appropriate, writes denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other necessary correspondence to insureds and claimants.
May provide support to other parts of Auto Line of Business (e.g. Total Loss, Salvage, etc.) when needed.
Insurance License
In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
443040BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Claims
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years of work OR customer service related experience preferred.
Demonstrated ownership attitude and customer centric response to all assigned tasks - basic
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment managing multiple priorities - basic
Attention to detail ensuring accuracy - basic
Keyboard skills and Windows proficiency, including Excel and Word - Intermediate
Verbal and written communication skills –Intermediate
Analytical Thinking - Basic
Judgment/Decision Making - Basic
What is a Must Have?
High School Diploma or GED and one year of customer service experience OR Bachelor’s Degree required.
City*
West Bridgewater
State*
Massachusetts
Job Code
Ins Insurance
Affiliate Sponsor
Travelers Insurance
Salary Range
$30,000-$45,000
Salary : $30,000 - $45,000
