Sr Casualty Adj - Seattle, WA

Overview

Under moderate to light supervision, investigates, reserves, negotiates, evaluates and settles casualty claims of complex exposure including fatalities; presents evidence in legal proceedings while maintaining adequate production levels; makes sales calls when requested to do so.

• Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverages.
• Conducts on-site investigations of claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, and by comparing claim information with evidence.
• Sets loss reserves.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford.
• Settles claims by determining insurance carrier s liability, client s instructions and authority levels required by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate.
• Controls claims costs.
• Recommends litigation when appropriate.
• Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence.
• Maintains expected case load.
• Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education.
• Makes sales calls by calling on local businesses to solicit new business or to maintain existing clients.
• May assist and mentor junior adjusters with claims handling.
• Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times.
• Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested.

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a claims adjuster or must have completed Crawford specified adjuster training if no experience.
• Extensive, substantive experience as a Claims Adjuster; preferred a minimum of 4 years prior claims experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical ability.
• Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Outside adjusters must have a valid driver s license.
• Must complete continuing education requirements as outlined by Crawford Educational Services.
• A variable schedule including on-call may be required. Depending on case load you may be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
• Travel may be required during/outside of normal business hours when necessary.