Property Damage Claims Adjuster - Berkley
Jacksonville, FL 32246
About the Job
Carolina Casualty is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines insurance writers in the United States. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto markets including trucking, public transportation and others.
We maintain some of the lowest claim adjuster pending claim counts in the industry. Our adjusters are part of a culture that emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and team. Our culture is one where your work is recognized and appreciated. If you want to contribute to an organization where you matter and where you can make a difference, then search no further.
The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:We are looking for creative, collaborative, and positive individuals who can add value and quality to our commercial auto property team. The Commercial Auto Property Damage Claims Adjuster will be required to perform at a high level with regard to handling 1st and third-party commercial auto property claims from first notice of loss to file close.
Key Functions will include but not be limited to:
- Handle first-party physical damage and third-party commercial auto property claims from beginning to end
- Assess coverage
- Investigate and determine liability
- Negotiate and settle claims
- Take recorded statements
- Assign and manage third party vendors such as appraisers and local independent adjusters, as needed
- Assess total losses per local laws and determent total loss claim value
- Set accurate and timely reserves
- Identify opportunities for subrogation and salvage recovery
- Proactively control file expenses
- Identify possible fraud and engage SIU for state fraud referrals
- Communicate with other departments including Underwriting and Actuarial
- Participate in insurance related continuing education
- Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 1+ years auto claims experience
- Commercial auto preferred
- Adjustor license preferred