Claims Specialist - Auto Material/Property Damage - Remote
Crum & Forster Insurance
- Morristown, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Receives claims assignments. Verifies and determines applicability of coverage.
- Determines the method and extent of investigation for each claim as required by company Best Practices.
- Reviews and manages outstanding files, as assigned, for adequacy and timeliness of investigation, evaluation and reserve and maintains a timely diary for each case.
- Evaluates and adjusts claims within the adjuster’s authority level.
- Reports directly on technical matters to supervisor or management.
- Evaluates and manages litigated claims, determines future course of handling and proper method of disposition. Consults with the claim manager on those claims in which assistance and consultation is needed, as well as on those claims which exceed assigned authority.
- Assesses recovery potential and is responsible for the development of information required to successfully pursue recovery.
- Meets with current and prospective customers to discuss C&F claims capabilities and address specific claim needs.
- Accountable for the equitable and prompt adjustment and management of assigned claims to disposition in accordance with company Best Practices.
- Responsible for providing superior customer service to all agents, insureds, and others encountered during the claims handling process.
- Understanding/knowledge of contractual indemnity and additional insured risk transfer opportunities preferred
- Minimum of three years’ experience handling auto material damage claims.
- College degree is preferred and a designation and/or insurance related courses are a plus.
- Obtain and maintain required state licenses.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
- Computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs a must.
- Travel occasionally required.
- Understanding/knowledge of contractual indemnity and additional insured risk transfer opportunities preferred.