Property Claims Specialist-Homeowners (inside desk)

The Company  

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, our Home Office is based in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte.

What you will do:

This position is responsible for managing and settling homeowner property insurance claims within an assigned authority, operating independently with minimal supervision. The role requires extensive interaction with insured individuals, their legal representatives, and customer agents, as well as occasional contact with law enforcement officials. Key responsibilities include preparing and submitting reports within specified time frames in accordance with the Claims Technical Manual and supervisory requirements. The position also involves performing additional duties as assigned and ensuring compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.

This role is hybrid to our Charlotte-Ballantyne, NC or New Hartford, NY offices.

• Position requires extensive personal contact with insureds, their legal representatives and customer agents. Occasional contact with law enforcement officials may be required.
• Operate on an independent basis with limited supervision in handling/settling claims within assigned authority.
• Submit reports within specified time frames as required by the Claims Technical Manual or as required by supervisor or manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

What you need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' homeowner adjusting experience in first party property line of business preferred; commercial property experience a plus.

Licensing

Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.

Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range will take into consideration the individual’s work experience, geographic location, education, certification(s) or additional qualifications, and scope and responsibilities within the role. 

Benefits:                              

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits 
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal Insurance Discount

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy. 

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