Claims Representative I- Alachua County

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate, validate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle all claims as assigned.
• Submit reserve recommendations on assigned claims.
• Communicate with the public regarding procedures, problems, and coverages.
• Negotiate fair settlement with individual claimants or Attorneys.
• Maintain claim files and follow departmental reporting procedures.
• Report risk reviews to the Underwriting department.
• Participate in training and continuing education courses as requested or required.
• Prepare estimates on auto and property losses.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
  • Obtain Adjuster's license in 6 months

  Skills/Ability

  • Strong Verbal communication & listening skills
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Effective conflict management skills
  • Possesses strong product knowledge
  • Possesses strong technical aptitude
  • Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Regularly required to sit
  • Frequently required to talk or hear
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch

  Benefits

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • Extended Illness Leave
  • Pension
  • Matching 401K

  Pay

  Starting salary of $53,800 with a company car.

  Schedule

  Not specified