Auto Claims Representative

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated claims trainee to join our team. We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities; after initial in‑person training, this specific role may allow up to three days per week of remote work. The position handles entry-level insurance claims under close supervision through the life cycle of a claim, including investigation, evaluation, and resolution.

It provides service to agents, insureds, and others to ensure claims resolve accurately and timely, and includes completion of the Company’s claims training program for the assigned line of insurance.

• Investigate, evaluate, and settle entry‑level insurance claims
• Study insurance policies, endorsements, and forms to develop foundational knowledge of Company products
• Learn and comply with Company claim‑handling procedures
• Develop entry‑level claim negotiation and settlement skills
• Build skills to effectively serve the needs of agents, insureds, and others
• Meet and communicate with claimants, legal counsel, and third parties
• Develop specialized skills, including estimating and use of designated computer‑based programs for loss adjustment
• Study, obtain, and maintain an adjuster’s license(s), if required by statute within the timeline established by the Company or legal requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty claims handling
• Ability to organize data, multi‑task and make decisions independently
• Above‑average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to write reports and compose correspondence
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security
• Ability to effectively deal with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to accurately handle mathematical problems, including geometry (area and volume) and financial areas (such as accuracy in sums, unit costs, and the capacity to read and understand personal and business finance documents)
• Ability to drive an automobile, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a driving record consistent with the Company’s underwriting guidelines for coverage
• Continually develop product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities and a friendly work environment. We provide a structured training program, employee mentoring, and an excellent compensation/benefits package, including competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully‑funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs. Generous paid time off is included, covering holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you’re looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

• Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.