Field Property Claims Adjuster (SE MI or Northern OH)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows corporate policies, procedures, and fair claims handling practices
• Investigates claims to determine validity and extent of liability, including: Obtain information necessary to properly investigate and evaluate each case by corresponding with agents, insureds, claimants, witnesses and others
• Reviews and evaluates documentation, including applications, reports, and statements
• Makes recommendations for reserves based on results of claim investigation
• Maintains claim reports
• Manages, evaluates, and concludes claims within defined authority
• Provides leadership to junior staff by training and providing guidance
• May provide input to management regarding junior staff performance

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education/Experience Level 5: Four to six years related experience and/or training; or bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college/university; or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training.