Property Claims Specialist

Property Claims Specialist

Exercises independent discretion or judgment in the handling of assigned property claims. Serves as a consultant to claims adjusters in their handling of property losses. This position will service the Southern Wisconsin area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes immediate contact with Policyholders and claimants.
• Conducts extensive investigations into causes and origins of all major property claims.
• Interviews insureds, claimants and others as required.
• Inspects property damage, reviews information to prepare estimates, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage of claims, determines liability and total value of claims and negotiates settlements.
• Sets and maintains adequate reserves.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in evaluating property damage in order to determine the extent of damage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and five years of claims handling experience (up to two years of equivalent may be substituted); or Bachelor's Degree and three years of claims handling experience, (up to two years of equivalent experience may be substituted.)
• Additional Experience Working knowledge of Windows software required.

Physical Requirements:

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for this role.
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Often (20-50%) Climbing/accessing heights; Moderate (30-40%) Driving; Frequent (50-80%) Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%) Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Often (20-50%) Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%) Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)