Property Claims Examiner - Safety Insurance Company
Boston, MA 02110
About the Job
Responsible for the fair and accurate disposition of homeowner claims by determining coverage, applying policy terms and conditions, determining damages, and negotiating settlements
Duties
Screens new losses according to projected cost of the loss, the complexity of the claim, and other predetermined criteria to determine if the claim will be handled over the telephone or assigned to an independent adjuster
Investigates and settles claims
for claims handled over the telephone:
sets up claims
determines the likely cause of loss and damages
monitors the submission of supporting claim information from vendors, experts, and attorneys
reviews the policy to determine coverage and issues denials when appropriate
negotiates settlement of the claim
issues claim settlement checks
negotiates and settles adverse subrogation
coordinates disposal of salvage
for claims handled by independent adjusters:
sets up claims and makes assignments to independent adjusters
reviews independent adjusters reports and estimates for accuracy
monitors the use of vendors, experts, and attorneys
issues denials when appropriate
issues claim settlement checks
negotiates and settles adverse subrogation
coordinates disposal of salvage
Maintains current diary on all claims
Performs other activities as directed
Qualifications
College degree or commensurate insurance experience required
1+ years of insurance experience required
Experience using an automated claims system required