Sr Claims Representative

Company

Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of products including flexible farm packages, business owner policies, commercial package, workers compensation, commercial auto and select personal auto coverage. Farm Family is a leader in serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets and is pursuing growth across the U.S. The Farm Family entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

The Representatives are responsible for the investigation, evaluation, negotiation and settlement of claims. This includes analyzing coverage, contacting the customers, investigating the facts surrounding the loss, arranging inspection, experts, and third parties; collecting information and evaluating complexity of loss of claims when needed; negotiating loss settlements either directly with our customers or through their assigned counsel and finalizing settlement. Representatives are required to understand and comply with Insurance Regulations, Statutes, and case law accordingly. The Representatives work closely with other departments, vendors and defense counsel as needed throughout the claim process.

Essential Functions:

• Focuses primarily on building customer relationships and expediting claims based upon fair claims settlement practices.

• Handles low to moderate severity personal, commercial, farm & ranch property claims.

• Processes claims according to applicable state mandates.

• Demonstrates responsibility for investigating coverage issues.

• Confirms coverage and the facts of loss through the investigation.

• Determines the appropriate method of inspection or review of facts.

• Ensures compliance with state/federal regulations/requirements, provisions of the policy contracts, and company philosophy.

• Focuses primarily on the proper investigation, evaluation, negotiation and settlement of all claims low to moderate complexity.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma.

• State insurance adjusting license(s) and/or ability to obtain one.

• One to two years of claims experience.

• Maintain Continuing Education (CE) requirements for state licensing when appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent years' work experience.

• Property Claims Handling Experience.

• Insurance designations such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Claims (AIC) or Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA).

Occupational Requirements:

• Requires onsite presence on a fulltime basis, depending on business needs.

• Supervisory/management experience not applicable.

Salary range is $43452 - $60000