Claims Examiner 4
Swift Transportation · Phoenix, AZ · 4 days ago
Finance$82k–$117k/yrFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- The management of bodily injury claim files, both with and without attorney representation, including investigation, evaluation, and settlement of assigned claims.
- This position will handle DOT claims, pre-suit bodily injury claims, and lawsuits serving as a technical resource to team members for complex claim matters.
- Incumbents have up to $100,000 reserve authority; $75,000 settlement authority and $50,000 payment authority.
- Responsible for the investigation, liability determination, negotiation, financial analysis and settlement of claims.
- Lead and direct external parties (attorneys, investigators, vendors) when necessary to bring about the successful settlement of claims.
- Communicate with internal/external parties (insurance Companies/plaintiff/attorney/adjusters/witness/law enforcement, etc.) to bring about the successful settlement of claims.
- Prepare for and advocate at depositions, trials and mediations for the Company.
- Collaborate regularly with defense counsel to strategize and formulate plans for defense.
- Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' complex claims experience required.
- Claims experience in transportation industry required.
- Must possess excellent investigative skills with the ability to achieve optimal conflict resolutions.
- Must possess excellent negotiation skills and be able to appropriately influence and persuade others.
- Must be able to analyze complex situations.
- Must possess excellent fact finding skills with ability to gather detailed information.
- Must be able to effectively manage multiple demands.
- Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Maintain state licensing where required.
- Successful completion of claims certification schools/classes such as AIC, AEI, ARM, CPCU preferred.
Pay Range
$81,800.00 - $117,400.00 Annual
What We Offer
- 401k
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Supplemental and Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Paid training
- Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
- Military Leave
- Discounts with our vendors
- Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities
- Training, Development & Growth Opportunities
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion