Michigan Claim Customer Service Representative

Job Type:Full time Exempt/Non Exempt:

Hourly

Job Description:

Location Details:

Hybrid – Dearborn, Michigan Eligible candidates must reside within a fifty-mile radius of Dearborn, Michigan for consideration.

Position Schedule /

Shift: Monday – Friday:8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST8:30 AM EST - 5:30 PM EST9:00 AM EST - 6:00 PM ESTThe hours of operation for the Claims Service Center are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM EST - 6:00 PM EST. A shift bid takes place annually based on performance to determine employee's allotted schedule.

Position Summary:

As a Michigan Claim Customer Service Representative , you will serve as the first point of contact for members reporting losses, guiding them through the claims process with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. In this fast-paced call center environment, you will handle claim inquiries, initiate claim services, and resolve low-complexity, one-touch claims by interpreting coverage, authorizing services, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with company policies and state regulations.

This role combines strong customer service, critical thinking, and claims handling expertise to deliver seamless support and timely claim resolution while promoting a positive member experience.

Attendance is mandatory during the initial 90-day training and probationary period for this position. New hires are expected to be present for all scheduled training sessions. Absences, tardiness, or early departures during this period may impact continued employment. Candidates should ensure they are able to meet these attendance expectations before applying for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for taking first notice of loss Handling claims inquiries

Identifies non-complex claims for one-touch claim adjudication upon intake

Determines the type and extent of loss and ensures the claim is consistent with all reported facts

Reviews necessary legal and police/fire reports to process claims as necessary

Interprets policy language and applies coverage to authorize or deny claims

Initiates services, authorizes, and resolves issues related to services such as car rental and vehicle repairs and non-complex homeowner claims (e.g. food spoilage)
Initiates and creates payments

Settles or recommends settlement value of claims within specified limits

Identifies additional claim exposures and creates sub-claims as necessary

Refers files for investigation as warranted

Informs insured of coverage decision on claims within defined scope

Responds to claimant inquiries and explains payments

Documents claim files

Reviews the status of open and closed reserves and makes adjustments consistent with exposures

Identifies claims for salvage and subrogation potential in accordance with company policy

Closes claims in a timely manner

Ensures compliance with state regulations

Completes first notice of loss (FNOL) for all policy products and handles inbound claim inquiries received via phone, the ACG website and other sources

Provides basic information to members regarding claims procedures in accordance with Customer Interaction Model Promotes customer satisfaction and provides seamless service to ensure customer service goals and standards are met Navigates through various sources of information and claim processing systems (E.g., FACTS, CPS, Point of Sale, IPM insurance systems, Intranet/Internet, manuals and call center models)

Qualifications:

Required

Education:

Completion of AAA approved call center training program, appropriate level ACG Claim Representative Training program and ongoing training and certification for the position

Must be eligible to acquire and maintain a state adjuster’s license for appropriate state(s).

Experience:

Processing FNOL information and handling claim inquiries utilizing PCs…