Experienced Catastrophe Claims Representative

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.
Job Description
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. An open position may not be available at this time.
*There are multiple positions open across the 26 states in which we operate. The current locations for which we are seeking CAT Claims Reps are located in the job posting.*
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated experienced Claims professional to join our team. The position requires the person to:
Be available for frequent travel up to 21 days at a time. Travel is required upon short notice to location of catastrophe, which would most likely be out of state.
Meet the physical demands required for the position including carrying and climbing a ladder.
Investigate and assemble facts, determine policy coverage, evaluate the amount of loss, analyze legal liability and pay or deny losses.
Be familiar with insurance coverage by studying insurance policies, endorsements, and forms.
Work towards the resolution of claims, possibly attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
Ensure that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years claims handling experience or comparable experience.
Field claims experience with multi-line property and casualty claims and wind/hail.
Proficient with Xactimate software.
Above-average communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to resolve complex issues.
Organize and interpret data.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Ability to drive an automobile, possess a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record consistent with the Company's underwriting guidelines for coverage. This is required as this position regularly requires driving for on-site investigations and other business-related sites.
Military experience is considered.
Benefits
Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent benefits package. Along with a matched 401(k), fully funded pension plan (once vested), Auto-Owners also offers medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance; associate, spouse and child life insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; health care flexible spending accounts and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include: generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, sick leave and parental leave; adoption assistance; discounts on personal insurance; education matching gift program; a gym membership and fitness class reimbursement program; and a company car. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!
Compensation
Auto-Owners offers a generous compensation package. For this position, the anticipated annualized starting base pay range is: $50,000.00 - $88,800.00. Other components of the compensation package include benefit dollars used to purchase certain benefits and several bonus opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.
*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.
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