Sr Commercial Casualty Trucking Examiner - Juris Doctorate

The Commercial Insurance Industry in the United States is a $300 billion dollar market designed to protect business owners and continues to grow.

We're looking for a Senior Commercial Casualty Trucking Claims Examiner - Juris Doctorate who is a highly-motivated professional to join the Commercial Claims Liability Team. You will expand your technical and procedural knowledge as you handle claims involving complex coverage, high exposure, and litigation.  You will be working in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Handle GEICO's commercial, short-haul and long-haul trucking claims involving unrepresented individuals, pre-suit files and litigation files
• Conduct investigations to determine coverage and liability for claims involving serious injury
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle claims for damages
• Maintain a pending diary of claims, which you will work through settlement and resolution
• Provide support to GEICO insureds that have become defendants in lawsuits and guide them through the litigation process
• Provide direction to defense counsel
• Travel to attend trials and other litigation process events
• Present files to the Senior Director, the Head of Recreational Lines and the Property & Commercial Lines Executive

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Juris Doctorate preferred
• 3+ years of commercial trucking claims handling experience
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service
• Ability to actively listen to customers’ needs
• Ability to negotiate effectively
• Ability to multitask (listen and type; speak and navigate the system)
• Casualty  claims experience .
• Litigation management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in taking claims to trial
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent presentation skills

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.