Claims Specialist Bodily Injury

About the role

Vanliner Insurance Company, a member of Great American Insurance Group, is seeking a Bodily Injury Claims Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage complex claims, negotiate settlements, and maintain accurate claim files.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages a large inventory of complex claims to evaluate compensability and liability.
• Plans and conducts complex claims investigations to confirm coverage and determine liability, compensability, and damages.
• Analyzes and negotiates appropriate claim settlements and reserves within prescribed authority.
• Makes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures timely payment.
• Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and participate in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 9 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling. Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).
• Prefer: Commercial Auto and Litigation Experience.

Scope of Job/Qualifications

Works within broad limits and authority on assignments of the highest technical complexity, requiring specialized knowledge. Demonstrates excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Maintains strong knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Advanced ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Viewed as a senior resource within the Claims department and/or organization.

Company

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company

Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with company match.
• An employee stock purchase plan.
• Commuter benefits.