Level 1 Claims Adjuster

Job Description

Job Description

Amwins  Specialty Auto is seeking career-oriented candidates to join a claims team within our rapidly growing company. As a Level I Claims Adjuster , you will investigate straightforward 1st party and non-injury related liability claims in accordance with company procedures.

In the fast-paced environment of auto claims this role requires strong oral, written, analytical, decision making and organizational skills and lends itself to considerable career growth potential. Along with competitive salary, Amwins Specialty Auto offers a full range of benefits including insurance, retirement, and educational reimbursement programs. Amwins Specialty Auto is part of Amwins Group, the largest specialty broker in the United States, with over $14 billion of premium.

This is a hybrid position in locations Plano, TX or Sunrise, FL following completion of an in-office training period.

 
Responsibilities:

• Establish timely contact with all applicable parties to a claim (insureds, drivers, witnesses, etc), gathers facts of the loss and clearly explains the claims process
• Assess coverage, identifying and addressing potential coverage issues
• Determine liability and document the claim file with details of the claim investigation
• Communicate to applicable parties the rationale behind coverage or liability decisions
• Document information obtained regarding damages and resolve within assigned authority limits
• Manage the assignment of claims to material damage handling units for inspection or repairs
• Maintain file notes and correspondence while performing multiple tasks associated with a fast-paced environment
• Manage reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim
• Alert claims supervisor in the event of potential fraud, recovery, or severity escalation in the claim
• Ensure timely and cost-effective claim resolution

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of P&C adjusting experience
• Must be fluent in English, fluent in Spanish is preferred
• Associates degree or above preferred
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Texas or Florida adjuster license prior to start date
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document and communicate the basis for decisions made
• Excellent written skills that demonstrate clear, professional and succinct communications for file documentation, internal communications and external correspondence
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Courteous and professional telephone communications
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain calm demeanor even during heated circumstances

Benefits:

Amwins Specialty Auto seeks to attract career-oriented individuals, and as such provides competitive pay and considerable opportunity for merit-based advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401K with Company match
• Paid time-off
• Pay-for-Performance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work/Life resources
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

The Amwins Advantage: Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision available your first day of employment
• Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser available for CA employees
• Mental health support including:
• Virtual therapy
• Digital coaching
• 24/7 EAP counseling
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account with company contributions 
• Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary coverage options:
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Identity Theft Protection
• Retiree medical benefits available for Medicare-eligible retirees
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
• Career advancement opportunities