Property Adjuster-35% at Waltham

Job Description

Based in Atlanta, Ga., Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the worlds largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries. The Crawford System of Claims SolutionsSM offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines including property and casualty claims management, workers compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Companys shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

Position Summary:

Under intermediate direction, resolve claims by investigating losses, negotiating settlements, presenting evidence in legal proceedings while maintaining adequate production levels; make sales calls when requested to do so.

Responsibilities:

• Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coveragesInvestigates claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, and by comparing claim information with evidence. Sets loss reserves.
  
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford.
  
• Settles claims by determining insurance carriers liability, clients instructions and authority levels required by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate.
  
• Controls claims costs.
  
• Recommends litigation when appropriate.
  
• Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence.
  
• Maintains expected case load.
  
• Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards.
  
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
  
• Makes sales calls by calling on local businesses to solicit new business or to maintain existing clients.
  
• May assist less-experienced adjusters with claims handling.
  
• Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.
  
• Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions
  
• Outside adjusters must have a valid drivers license
  
• Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined by Crawford Educational Services
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
• Good attention to detail
  
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a claims adjuster or must complete Crawford specified adjuster training if no experience
  
• Advanced education beyond high school preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, Crawford offers you:

• Career advancement potential locally, nationally and internationally. Crawford & Company has more than 700 locations in70 countries
• On-going training opportunities through every stage of your career
• Strong benefits package including matching 401k; health, dental, and life insurance; employee stock purchase plans; tuition reimbursement and so much more.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Waltham, Company: Crawford & Company.