Claims Representative - Property FORE 06-0167

Summary  Investigates, determines liability, confirms coverage, establishes damages, and negotiates settlement of claims. Will also be required to maintain an active adjusters license in states where required.


Essential Job Functions  Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).

Adjusts all types of claims.

Inspects damaged property and vehicles, and determines claims related damage.

Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property and vehicles.

Determines and reports on subrogation potential.

Initiates the sale of salvage vehicles, personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.

Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.

Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results.

Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.

Personal contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, repair facilities, contractors, police and fire departments, state and county fraud and arson personnel, special investigators, attorneys, expert witnesses, members of the medical profession and all other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.

Performs other duties as assigned.


Physical Demands  Physical Actions
Bending Pulling Sorting

Carrying up to 50 lbs. Pushing Speaking (English)

Climbing Reaching Standing

Key entering Reading (English) Walking

Kneeling Seeing Writing (English)
 Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but with exposure to some or all of the following environments when in the field:

Uncontrolled outside environmental conditions

Excessive Noise Levels

Chemicals

Chemical/Biological Conditions

Moving Mechanical Parts

Areas considered dangerous

Conditions, which could affect the respiratory system or skin such as: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, oils, smoke, soot, or poor ventilation.


Experience and Special Skill Requirements  Experience Requirements
None. Must achieve minimum passing scores on all claims training exams.
 Special Skill Requirements
Communication

Personal Computer Literate

Valid driver's license

Bondable

Note: May work non-traditional schedule.
 Educational Requirements
Four-year college degree required.