Associate Claims Representative Liability-Central

Sentry Insurance Agency • Goldsboro, NC

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Experienced claims professionals supporting The General’s nonstandard auto business through investigations, liability decisions, and settlement negotiations This role will be filled following our hybrid work model at our Goldsboro, NC; Tampa, FL; El Paso, TX; Nashville, TN; Davenport, IA; Madison, WI; or Stevens Point, WI offices. This role is NOT available for remote work. Area of support: EST, CST In this role, you'll investigate and resolve insurance claims with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. You'll independently manage a caseload, negotiate settlements, and communicate effectively with policyholders, vendors, and other stakeholders. You'll leverage your analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to determine liability and ensure fair claim resolutions. This role is responsible for handling minor to moderate coverage, negligence, and damage issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain state specific property and casualty claims licensing as required
• Previous experience working with Auto Liability Claims strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge and understanding of each phase of the claim handling process, or other equivalent knowledge.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of policies and endorsements related to casualty coverages, or other equivalent knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience handling moderately complex claims, or other equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories, or other equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with empathy and understanding, assisting them through difficult situations and effectively communicating the claims process, the ongoing claim status, and decisions, including the reasoning behind them.
• Verify coverage and reasonable payments by thoroughly reviewing the policy, reviewing accident details, and other pertinent information related to the claim.
• Investigative claims by taking and reviewing recorded statements from involved parties and witnesses, reviewing policy reports and other pertinent evidence
• Apply knowledge to evaluate claims exposure appropriately, establishing timely reserves.
• Comply with industry regulations, legal requirements, and internal company policies through thorough documentation of all decisions, correspondence, and discussions that occur throughout the life cycle of the claim.

Benefits

• At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level