Claims Specialist III, Property Loss; Seattle or Tacoma, WA - WFH

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This is a work-from-home position with day travel to policy locations (on average 3-4 days a week) via company vehicle (personal use, gas and maintenance included). Claims inspections will include onsite and virtual inspection. The selected individual must reside in the respective territory:
Territory:
This role will cover a multistate area in the West (Up to 50% travel) Ideal Candidate Locations:
The ideal candidate will live in the Tacoma or Seattle, WA areas. Occasional travel outside of the territory may be required. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates who reside more than 50 miles outside of the ideal candidate locations listed.

• 5 years of insurance field/property claims handling or adjusting experience (large loss - preferred)
• Solid experience/proficiency with Xactimate
• Solid experience writing own estimates and handling claims start to finish
• Construction background/experience
  - Residential, Roofing, Remodeling, water mitigation, etc
• Strong customer service competency
• Strong written & verbal communication skills PLEASE NOTE that CAT duty is required for this position.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Pension plan
• Paid time off and more.
• medical/dental/vision
• life insurance
• short and long term disability coverage
• paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
• nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• company-paid pension plan
• business casual attire
• and more.

• The national salary range for Claims Specialist III, Property Large Loss : $88,000.00-$
• The expected starting salary range for Claims Specialist III, Property Large Loss : $88,000.00 - $
• Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles:
  Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

• Handles all assigned claims promptly and effectively, with little direction and oversight, which may include complicated and catastrophic losses.
• Makes decisions within delegated authority, recommends settlement values in the disposition of claims as outlined in company policies and procedures.
• Accurately pays claims based on policy provisions, state mandates and/or fee schedules.
• Determines proper policy coverages and applies standard methodologies to conclude assigned cases according to company guidelines.
• Adheres to high standards of professional conduct while delivering outstanding service.
• Opens, closes and adjusts reserves according to company practices to ensure reserve adequacy.
• Maintains knowledge of court decisions that may affect the claim's function; current principles and practices; innovations; and policy changes and modifications.
• May be required to maintain knowledge of other functions within assigned subject area.
• This may require attending various seminars or training sessions.
• Maintains current knowledge of local industry repair procedures and local market pricing.
• Able to act for Claims Manager.
• Mentors and provides leadership to less…