Senior Claims Representative - REMOTE

Senior Claims Representative - REMOTE

The Senior Claims Representative handles complex and mid-to-high exposure bodily injury and property damage claims under Ryder's self-administered liability program. This position investigates and adjusts claims, as well as directs defense counsel, independent adjusters, experts, and other vendors in the claims-handling processes.

Essential Functions:

• Investigates and adjusts claims, as well as directs outside defense counsel, independent adjusters, experts, and other vendors in the claim-handling processes.
• Supervises outside vendors retained for investigations, cost containment, expert witnesses, and litigation management to ensure claims are being handled appropriately according to the applicable jurisdiction.
• Alerts the Claims Manager to changes and proposed changes in laws that could impact Ryders Liability program.
• Assists Claims Manager in the identification of exposures and recommends solutions.
• On-going interaction with field and operations management, legal counsel, safety managers, customers, insurance carriers, and third party claimants.
• Interacts with Law Department on significant cases, and updates field operations personnel on claims status.
• Recommends and sets reserves to ensure the reserves represent the probable ultimate payout based on documented file developments
• Completes detailed and quality internal reports
• Routinely interacts with primary and excess insurance carriers, and re-insurers on file meeting reporting thresholds.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to handle mid to high exposure claims
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Strong commitment to the principles of customer focus
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of all relevant laws and regulations as well as related medical and legal terminology
• Requires strong claim technical skills
• Superior negotiation skills and ability to deal effectively with claimants and plaintiff attorneys

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field
• Five (5) years or more experience in Casualty Claims required
• Adjuster License(s) are a plus

Job Category: Risk Management

Our Culture & Commitment:

At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impactwhile enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: 75,000.00

Maximum Pay Range: 80,000.00

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.