Job Description
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Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$79,400.00 - $130,900.00
Target Openings
3
What Is the Opportunity?
This position services Insureds/Agents in and around Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ area. The selected candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to the assigned territory.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for handling first party property claims including: investigating, evaluating, estimating and negotiating to ensure optimal claim resolution for personal or business claims of high severity and complexity. Provides quality claim handling throughout the claim life cycle (customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation and resolution) including maintaining full compliance with internal and external quality standards and state specific regulations. Provides consulting and training resources, and serves as a contact and technical resource to the field and our business partners.
This position is based 100% remotely and may include a combination of mobile work and/or work from your primary residence.
As of the date of this posting, Travelers anticipates that this posting will remain open until January 3, 2025.
What Will You Do?
Handles 1st party property claims of high severity and complexity as assigned.
Completes field inspection of losses including accurate scope of damages, photographs, written estimates and/or computer assisted estimates.
Broad scale use of innovative technologies.
Investigates and evaluates all relevant facts to determine coverage damages and liability of first-party property damage claims (including but not limited to analyzing leases, contracts, by-laws and other relevant documents which may have an impact), damages, business interruption calculations and liability of first-party property claims under a variety of policies. Secures recorded or written statements as appropriate.
Establishes timely and accurate claim and expense reserves.
Determines appropriate settlement amount based on independent judgment, computer assisted building and/or contents estimate, estimation of actual cash value and replacement value, contractor estimate validation, appraisals, application of applicable limits and deductibles and work product of Independent Adjusters.
Negotiates with multiple constituents, i.e.; contractors or insured’s representatives and conveys claim settlements within authority limits.
Writes denial letters, Reservation of Rights and other complex correspondence.
Properly assesses extent of damages and manages damages through proper usage of cost evaluation tools.
Meets all quality standards and expectations in accordance with the Knowledge Guides.
Maintains diary system, capturing all required data and documents claim file activities in accordance with established procedures.
Manages file inventory to ensure timely resolution of cases.
Handles files in compliance with state regulations, where applicable.
Provides excellent customer service to meet the needs of the insured, agents and all other internal and external customers/business partners.
Determines when to refer claims to Travelers Investigative Services and/or Subrogation Unit.
Identifies and refers claims with Major Case Unit exposure to the manager.
Performs administrative functions such as expense accounts, time off reporting, etc. as required.
Actively provides mentoring and coaching to less experienced claim professionals.
May attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials and all other legal proceedings, as needed. Obtains experts as needed and assist the Litigation Claim Unit.
CAT Duty ~ This position will require participation in our Catastrophe Response Program, which could include deployment away for a minimum of 16 days (includes 2 travel days) to assist our customers in other states.
Must Secure And Maintain Company Credit Card Required.
In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
This position requires the individual to access and inspect all areas of a dwelling or structure, which is physically demanding requiring the ability to carry, set up and climb a ladder weighing approximately 38 to 49 pounds, walk on roofs, and enter tight spaces (such as attic staircases and entries, crawl spaces, etc.). While specific territory or day-to-day responsibilities may not require an individual to climb a ladder, the incumbent must be capable of safely climbing a ladder when deploying to a catastrophe which is a requirement of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
430564BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Claims
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
General knowledge of estimating system Xactimate preferred.
Customer Service Experience - Preferred
Interpersonal and customer service skills- Advanced
Organizational and time management skills – Advanced
Ability to work independently – Advanced
Judgment, analytical and decision making skills - Advanced
Negotiation skills – Advanced
Written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to convey and receive information effectively – Advanced
Investigative skills – Advanced
Ability to analyze and determine coverage – Advanced
Analyze, and evaluate damages – Advanced
Resolve claims within settlement authority – Advanced
Valid passport preferred.
What is a Must Have?
High School Diploma or GED required.
A minimum of three years of Personal Insurance or Business Insurance Property claim handling experience required.
Valid driver's license required.
City*
Lake Oswego
State*
Oregon
Job Code
Ins Insurance
Affiliate Sponsor
Travelers Insurance
