Charles Taylor is a highly successful global provider of professional services to the insurance industry. We are seeking a dynamic Liability Claims Adjuster to join our team.
This position can work remotely but is expected to have experience handling general liability claims in KY along with an active KY adjusting license.
Position Summary
The Liability Claims Adjuster position is responsible for the investigation, administration and settlement of simple to moderately complex commercial auto property damage claims and/or bodily injury, within the authority granted by the company and the client. This role must perform with high levels of autonomy, while working closely with clients and attorneys as a claim's professional.
Essential Functions
- Investigate new claims and initiate timely contacts with clients, their employees, claimants and legal counsel to determine appropriate actions to be taken.
- Read and comprehend insurance policies.
- Properly evaluate coverage and damages, address demands appropriately.
- Applies understanding of insurance policies and policy interpretation while establishing appropriate loss estimates.
- Negotiates settlements with claimants and attorneys.
- Report to clients and excess carrier requests regarding claim status and follow through on recommended actions.
- Remain in direct compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to utilize windows-based claims systems and Microsoft type applications.
- Ability to serve on-call after-hours in response to urgent claim matters.
- Meet with clients and account management to conduct claim reviews. This involves account meetings to present cost reports, reserves, active claims and settlement recommendations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.
Experience/Education/Licensing Requirements
- Five or more years of previous experience in adjusting general liability claims within the State of Kentucky. Experience handling litigated claims is preferred.
- Must have an active adjusters license in Kentucky
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong PC/laptop skills
- Excellent customer service and telephone skills
- Meet company background hiring standards
- Ability to work in a team environment under direct management to complete assignments
Charles Taylor offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(K) with match. If you are seeking a career where you can achieve great things for great clients in a supportive and collaborative environment, then we may be the place for you.
Values
At Charles Taylor, our values define our identity, principles and conduct. This person will demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, Accountability and Collaboration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process all contribute to the successful, inclusive, and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.
About Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor is an independent, global provider of claims solutions, insurance management services and technology platforms for all property and casualty markets, including commercial property, workers’ compensation, and auto/liability. We offer complex loss adjusting, technical services, third-party administration, and managed care programs with specialization in catastrophic, aviation, energy, and marine claims. With over 100 years of expertise at our core, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions across all lines of business to help our clients manage risk.
