Claims Representative/Sr. Claims Representative - Auto Property Damage
About the role
The Auto Property Damage Claims Representative manages auto property damage claims within the Auto PD Claim Unit. This role requires high-level customer service, patience, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment with significant phone interaction. Strong customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to navigate adversarial situations professionally. Comparative negligence claim handling experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Policy Analysis:
- Investigate and interpret policy provisions, endorsements, and conditions to determine coverage for automobile property claims.
- Identify and investigate contested coverage claims that may require a roundtable discussion.
- Claim Investigation:
- Investigate auto accidents to assess liability by interviewing first- and third-party claimants, witnesses, investigating officers, and other relevant parties.
- Secure and analyze pertinent records, documentation, and loss scene information to determine proximate cause, negligence, and damages.
- Claims Management:
- Evaluate and adjust reserves as necessary.
- Prepare dispatch instructions for field personnel to inspect vehicles.
- Negotiate and settle claims within individual authority limits and seek supervisor approval for claims exceeding authority or requiring additional guidance.
- Maintain effective follow-up systems on pending files, advising insureds, claimants, and brokers on claim status.
- Act as an intermediary between the company, preferred vendors, and customers to resolve disputes.
- Ensure adherence to privacy guidelines, laws, and regulations in claims handling.
- Serve as backup to Commercial Claims handling.
- Subrogation and Legal Handling:
- Investigate and initiate subrogation processes when applicable.
- Handle and respond to special civil part lawsuits or intercompany arbitrations related to auto property damage claims.
- Administrative Duties:
- Manage a customer-focused phone environment by answering calls, returning voicemails, and responding to emails and text correspondence promptly.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail timely and in accordance with state guidelines.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of related property damage claim experience.
- Proficiency in personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Qualifications
- Licensed in CT, NH, RI, and other states is preferred.
Benefits
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 9 paid national holidays per year.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Low-cost and excellent coverage health insurance options starting on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision).
- Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements.
- Auto and home insurance discounts.
- Matching gift opportunities.
- Annual 401(k) employer contribution (up to 7.5% of base salary).
- Various paid family leave options, including paid parental leave.
- Resources to promote professional development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance).
Pay
Salary range: $50,000–$80,000 a year. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
About the company
The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where they have built an unparalleled reputation for service. The company continuously invests in technology, empowers its employees, and fosters customer loyalty. The Plymouth Rock group employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent.”