Property Field Claims Specialist - Heartland Region (Remote)

Selective Insurance Company of America

13d • $83,000 - $108,000 • Remote

About The Position

Selective Insurance is seeking a Property Field Claim Specialist for our Heartland region. We are looking for someone in the Springfield, IL or Quad Cities IA/IL area. This is a remote position but the ideal candidate will reside in/around these areas.
It is the responsibility of this position to provide superior property claims service to all regions by handling Property and Inland Marine claims, generally with dollar exposures of $25,000 to $100,000. This person will investigate the claim, estimate the property damages, select and deploy experts, obtain appropriate claim documentation, and effect accurate settlement within the prescribed authority and standards of performance. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to work varying shifts.
• Have knowledge of and proficiency in standard business and claim-specific computer software programs and the ability to keyboard in an efficient and productive manner.
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 5 years property claims experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages and computer-based damage estimating.

Responsibilities

• Handles property/inland marine claims for assigned region with availability to assist as needed in all other regions.
• Evaluates and settles property-related damages (primarily) between $25,000 and $100,000 (aggregate). This position will occasionally handle losses that exceed $100,000 in aggregate claim value.
• Handles typical Business Income losses.
• This position will join the LLU as part of the corporate catastrophe team. As catastrophe needs arise throughout our claims organization, the PCS will serve as an initial responder for catastrophe claim events within the various regions.
• Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority.
• Provides coverage and/or estimating assistance to regional CMS’ as may be required by management.
• Responds to all legal, regulatory or appeals situations or requests.
• Must be able to drive an automobile to travel within territory. Car travel represents approximately 75% of employee’s time.
• Handles property/inland marine claims for the assigned region with availability to assist as needed in all other regions.
• Evaluates and settles property-related damages (primarily) between $25,000 and $100,000 (aggregate). This position will occasionally handle losses that exceed $100,000 in aggregate claim value.
• Handles typical Business Income losses.
• This position will join the LLU as part of the corporate catastrophe team. As catastrophe needs arise throughout our claims organization, the PCS will serve as an initial responder for catastrophe claim events within the various regions.
• Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority.
• Responds to all legal, regulatory or appeals situations or requests.
• Car travel represents approximately 75% of employee’s time.

Benefits

• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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