Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster III
Horace Mann · Springfield, IL · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$67k–$92k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and manage complex bodily injury claims, including litigation, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and other high-exposure losses.
- Verify coverage, determine liability, evaluate damages, and conduct thorough investigations to support claim decisions.
- Analyze medical documentation, applicable laws, and case precedent to complete comprehensive bodily injury evaluations.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluating liability, damages, and settlement opportunities.
- Manage injury litigation from assignment through resolution.
- Prepare mediation and arbitration submissions and represent the company through the dispute resolution process.
- Partner with defense counsel and other legal professionals to develop claim strategies and achieve appropriate outcomes.
- Negotiate settlements while adhering to company best claim practices and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience by maintaining proactive, transparent communication throughout the life of the claim.
- Keep insureds, claimants, attorneys, and other involved parties informed regarding claim status and resolution.
- Handle sensitive and high-stress customer interactions with professionalism and empathy.
- Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert for complex bodily injury claims.
- Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced claim professionals.
- Share knowledge and best practices to support team development and continuous improvement.
- Maintain compliance with all state regulations, company policies, and claims handling standards.
- Obtain and maintain all required state adjuster licenses.
- Effectively utilize claims management systems and other technology tools to manage assigned inventory.
- Maintain ownership of assigned claims while meeting quality, productivity, and service expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 7 years of bodily injury claims experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex bodily injury and litigation claims.
- Strong knowledge of insurance coverage, liability, medical terminology, and bodily injury evaluation.
- Experience handling Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) claims.
- Proven ability to prepare and manage mediation and arbitration submissions.
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and sound decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Obtain and maintain all required state adjuster licenses.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent investigation and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional customer service and relationship management
- Ability to explain complex claim decisions clearly and professionally
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and technical expertise