Experienced Heavy Truck Claims Adjuster - Indianapolis, IN

Federated Mutual Insurance Company • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Federated Insurance, we do life-changing work, focused on our clients’ success. For our employees, we provide tremendous opportunities for growth. Over 95% of them believe our company has an outstanding future. We make lives better, and we’re looking for employees who want to make a difference in others’ lives, all while enhancing their own. Federated’s culture is grounded in our Four Cornerstones: Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect. We strive to create a work environment that embodies our core principles and values. We value and respect individual differences, and we leverage those differences to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients, employees, and communities. Our top priority in recruitment and development of our next generation is to ensure we align ourselves with truly exceptional people who share these values.
As an Experienced Heavy Truck Claims Adjuster you will determine the validity of coverage for claims that include material damage. You will evaluate, negotiate, settle and/or resolve claims under the terms of the insurance contract in a prompt, fair and equitable basis.
This position is in-office in our Indianapolis, IN office, located at Lake Point Center V, 8415 Allison Pointe Boulevard, Suite 450.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field or equivalent experience in Property & Casualty claims handling.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required insurance licensing.
• Minimum 4 years of successful performance in a Claims position.
• Must have knowledge of heavy truck and industrial equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• An unquestioned ability to retain confidential business information.

Nice To Haves

• Appraisal experience preferred demonstrating the ability to proficiently and effectively manage assigned claims with minimum work direction.

Responsibilities

• Objectively appraise heavy truck, trailer and heavy equipment claims. Determines if coverage is in effect and applicable. Responsible for setting reserves and making payments.
• Controls and directs appraisals written by others to conclude the claim. Reviews accuracy of appraisals and total loss evaluations. Acts as a liaison with independent appraisers regarding claim coverage information. Completes field appraisals as needed.
• Uses computerized estimating and other resources to determine an accurate damage account. Consults with outside experts when necessary to obtain information pertinent to evaluating a claim.
• Negotiates directly with repair shops, policyholders, claimants and/or their counsel to establish mutually satisfactory settlements.
• Serves as a resource and trains others regarding material damage topics.

Benefits

• We offer a wide variety of ways to support you as a whole, both professionally and personally. Our commitment to your growth includes opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths, inspiring excellence in performance and ensuring your professional journey thrives. Additionally, we offer exceptional benefits to nurture your personal life. We understand the importance of health and financial security, offering encompassing competitive compensation, enticing bonus programs, cost-effective health insurance, and robust pension and 401(k) offerings. To encourage community engagement, we provide paid volunteer time and offer opportunities for gift matching. Discover more about Federated and our comprehensive benefits package: Federated Benefits You.

What This Job Offers

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