Claims Examiner
Company: IFG Companies
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job BriefExperienced Claim Examiner needed.About IFG
CompaniesIFG Companies, founded in 1985, is one of America's
largest privately held, property and casualty A-rated insurance
groups in the United States. As a private company, IFG is focused
on profitable growth through superior underwriting of a range of
products and service to its producers and insureds.POSITION
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVEThe role of the Claim Examiner is to investigate,
evaluate, negotiate and settle claims in multi-jurisdictions,
applying coverage, laws and regulations accordingly; reporting to
upper management and reinsurers within necessary timelines and
guidelines.POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES
- Promptly review new losses and determine initial plan of action
in the handling of the claim.
- Analyze coverage as it relates to the facts and allegations of
the claim; prepare Reservation of Rights and Declination of
Coverage letters, as applicable.
- Initiate contact efforts with policyholder and claimants to
confirm notice of loss description and determine the scope of the
investigation, if needed.
- When appropriate, assign and clearly instruct independent
adjusting firms to conduct the needed investigative tasks; manage
and direct any future activity of the independent adjusting firm in
any continued investigation of the claim.
- Identify serious injury/damage losses and report them in a
timely manner to upper management and reinsurers and update as
necessary.
- Promptly evaluate all claims as the investigation develops and
establish and adjust reserves as warranted.
- Review all expense bills for fairness, accuracy and adherence
to Company billing guidelines and promptly process such
payments.
- Recognize, notify and pursue other culpable parties and seek
contribution from such other responsible parties as warranted.
- Identify and ensure subrogation efforts are undertaken against
other responsible parties, including pursuit of deductible
recoveries, salvage by the Recovery Unit as applicable.
- Direct defense counsel in the defense of all litigated claims
in accordance with an established litigation plan.
- Negotiate claims; attend mediations and settlement conferences,
as needed.
- Such other duties as may be assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
- 3+ years commercial property and casualty experience
- 1+ years litigation management experience
- Excellent written communication and oral negotiation
skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- College degree preferred
- Ability to exercise independent judgment with moderate
supervision in handling claims within reserve and settlement
authorityEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent oral negotiation skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Some travel required
- Completed one or more CPCU, AEI or equivalent courses on Legal
Principles, Liability Principles or Litigation Management
- Experience with client/server claims processing systems a
plusLocationIFG is open to remote/hybrid/on-site but must be able
to go into the office as needed.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical demands
are considered to be that of an office environment, climate
controlled, with minimal physical exertion. This position requires
prolonged sitting, ability to utilize a computer and interactions
with others in meetings or via phone.BENEFITSIFG Companies offers a
competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision,
401(k), flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability
insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, educational
and professional development assistance, paid time off, company
provided leave of absence programs and flexible work
arrangements.IFG Companies is an equal opportunity employer
committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
Keywords: IFG Companies, Atlanta , Claims Examiner, Other , Atlanta, Georgia
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