Claims Examiner - Auto

Title: Claims Examiner - Auto
Location: Irving, TX
Duration: 3 Months

Description:
Auto casualty
Must have commercial auto litigation experience, preferably in commercial trucking handling high severity/high value (in excess of (USD)1 million) losses.
This is for bodily injury. Please do not send folks with PD experience only.
TPA experience a plus.

Bodily injury handling experience to include demonstrable mid to high level injury handling.

(USD) threshold handling up to 1 million.

Licensed in the contiguous 48 states.

**Litigation handling experience pertaining to BI

Experience working in a fast paced environment, participating in and presenting cases to both internal and external stakeholders.


PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze and process commercial auto transportation claims by reviewing coverage, completing investigations, determining liability and evaluating the scope of damages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes commercial auto bodily injury claims and ensures claim files are properly documented and coded correctly.

Responsible for litigation process on litigated claims.

Develops and maintains action plans to ensure state required contact deadlines are met and to move the file towards prompt and appropriate resolution.

Communicates claim action/processing with insured, client, and agent or broker when appropriate.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Secure and maintain the State adjusting licenses as required for the position.

Experience Five (5) years of commercial auto claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include in-depth knowledge of commercial line auto policies, coverage’s, principles, and laws.

Skills:
Skills & Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of commercial line auto policies, coverage’s, principles, and laws

Knowledge of medical terminology for claim evaluation and Medicare compliance

Knowledge of appropriate application for deductibles, sub-limits, SIR’s, carrier and large deductible programs.

Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good negotiation skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations