Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

Claims RepresentativeA career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking an experienced and motivated claims professional to join our team. The position requires the following, but is not limited to:Frequent travel up to 21 days at a time and is required upon short notice to location of catastrophe, which would most likely be out of state.Can meet the physical demands required for the position including carrying and climbing a ladder.Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss, analyze legal liability and pay or deny losses.Familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements and forms.Work towards the resolution of claims, possibly attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.Desired Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum of 2 years claims handling experience or comparable experienceField claims experience with multi-line property and casualty claims and wind/hailProficient with Xactimate softwareAbove-average communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to resolve complex issuesOrganize and interpret dataAbility to handle multiple assignmentsPossess a valid driver's licenseMilitary experience is consideredBenefitsCompetitive salary, matching 401(k) retirement plans, fully funded pension plan, bonus programs, paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, paid sick leave and a comprehensive health care plan.Equal Employment OpportunityAuto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.