Claim Adjuster
- Employer
- Davies Claims Solutions
- Location
- Spokane, Washington State
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO bank and more.
- Posted
- Aug 30, 2017
- Closes
- Oct 29, 2017
- Category
- Claims
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
SUMMARY
Investigates and evaluates losses while developing a plan of action to bring property damage subrogation and property damage liability claims to proper resolution in a timely manner. Experience level preferably between 2-4 years.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Evaluate legal liability and aggressively pursue, negotiate, and resolve subrogation collection.
- Determines extent of insurance coverage and compensability on each filed claim
- Communicate with city department employees and staff, claimants, witnesses, attorneys, and to obtain/provide necessary information.
- Obtains necessary records
- Utilizes appropriate preferred vendors
- Presents thorough and accurate reports to clients on claims investigations/situations
- Negotiates settlements for resolutions with claimants and their attorneys
- Maintains control of file costs per account requirements.
- Attends meetings; conferences; workshops or training sessions; and reviews written material to maintain current knowledge on principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
- Maintains and meets state specific licensing requirements
- Responds to client questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
- Request closed claims from storage
- Post payments and vouchers
- Order supplies
- Purge closed files
- All other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed, while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to conduct investigations in multi-party situations
- Ability to use standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
- Ability to prepare and present accurate, reliable and factual reports with recommendations
- Thorough knowledge of current principles and practices associated with claims investigations, adjustment and related practices including appropriate State and Federal statutes
- Extensive knowledge of medical and legal terminology with a thorough understanding of legal principles/litigation management
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Ability and willingness to learn quickly and utilize new skills as a result of rapidly changing information and/or technology
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Should have 2 - 4 years experience in handling either subrogation and/or liability claims. Must have an active Independent Adjuster's license for the state of Washington.