Field Property Claims Adjuster

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Up to 10k sign on bonus/ relocation offered

Manages, investigates and resolves large loss Property claims under minimal supervision. Provides policyholders with exceptional customer service on high profile/high exposure claims. Claims are frequently non-livable dwelling assignments. May assist Claims Representatives with in-person inspection/policyholder contact where necessary.

Location: Between Chester, PA and New Castle, DE



Responsibilities:

• Investigates, determines coverage of loss and adjusts all elements of Property Loss claims of high severity.
• Ability to manage a pending of severe complexity claims assigned under minimal supervision.
• Conducts inspections of loss sites, writes appraisals for dwelling repairs and issues payment to policyholders where possible.
• May work with a Liberty network contractor in the appraisal process.
• Ability to independently scope large losses.
• Works with Liberty network contractor in the appraisal process of claims and participates in re-inspection of Liberty referred contractors.
• May administer, certify and re-inspect Liberty referred contractor and Independents.
• Explains coverage of loss, assists policyholders with itemization of damages, emergency repairs and additional living arrangements.
• Works with and may coordinate a number of vendor services such as contractors, emergency repair, cleaning services and various replacement services.
• Identifies suspicious losses.
• Recommends referral to SIU where appropriate and may assist the SIU in their investigation and settling of the claim.
• May be called upon for catastrophe duty, may assist in management of catastrophe operation, Quality Control of Independents used and may trouble shoot problem and high profile cases.
• For Catastrophe (CAT) roles, investigative fieldwork includes a high amount of travel to claim location.
• Assists in the training of property personnel and serves as a technical resource. May assist in the absence of the Claims Team Manager.
  
  
  • Requires an advanced knowledge of claims handling procedures, and a full working knowledge of claims operations and procedures.
  • Knowledge of coverages provided within various homeowner policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle claims of the highest complexity and exposure. Prior contracting experience preferred.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Ability to effectively and independently manage workload while exhibiting good judgment.
  • Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills with the ability to work with multi-faceted systems, and analytical skills.
  • Completion of advanced property training required.
  • The capabilities, skills and knowledge required is normally acquired through Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience and at least 7 years of directly related experience.
  • Ability to obtain proper licensing as required.
    
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