Catastrophe Property Claims Examiner II

Job Description:

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to promote fair and prompt settlement of claims.
• Adjust reserves and provide reserve recommendations to ensure reserving activities are consistent with company policies.
• Enter claim transactions, in a clear and concise manner.
• Examine claims inspected by independent adjusters, including further investigation of questionable claims, verification of coverage, and timely issuance of payments to policyholders.
• Conduct daily diary reviews on claim files to ensure status letters are sent to policyholders in accordance with Department of Insurance regulations.
• Pay and process claims within designated authority level.
• Supervise independent adjusters to ensure adherence to CFP IA Guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with the Department of Insurance and Company policy and procedures.
• Create correspondence to policyholders that is accurate and complete. Communicate with insureds and/or others involved to secure missing information.
• Promptly negotiate settlements, making sure that the settlement reflects the actual insured losses while ensuring that the insurer is protected from invalid claims.
• Confer with Claims Management and legal counsel on claims involving litigation.
• Requires up to 25% travel, limited to periods of catastrophic events.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working experience with MS-Office (especially Word and Excel) is required.
• 2 + years property claims experience and excellent customer service.
• Certified in CEA and Fair Claims Settlement Practices.

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