Claims Representative - Complex Auto Property Damage
Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation
- Parsippany, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Investigate and interpret policy provisions, endorsements and conditions to determine coverage in the automobile property claim.
- Identify and investigate Contested Coverage Claims with recommendation prepared for coverage committee.
- Responsible investigating auto accident to make a liability assessment. This includes interviewing first and third party claimants, witnesses, investigating officers and other relevant parties, along with securing pertinent records, documentation and loss scene information.
- Analyze the investigation to determine proximate cause, negligence, and damages. Evaluate and adjust reserves as necessary.
- Prepare dispatch instructions for field personnel to inspect vehicles.
- Negotiate and settle claims within his/her individual authority. Submit claims for approval to supervisor when over his/her authority or for guidance, review and/or referral when appropriate.
- Maintain an effective follow-up system on pending files by advising insureds, claimants, and brokers on the status of the claim
- Act as an intermediary between the company, preferred vendors and customers, resolving any disputes that may arise.
- Ensure that service, loss and expense control are maintained at all times
- Adhere to privacy guidelines, law and regulations pertaining to claims handling.
- Investigate and initiate subrogation when applicable. May handle and respond to special civil part lawsuits pertaining to property damage.
- Participate in catastrophic claim handling as requested/needed. This may include traveling to other locations, extended hours and up to a three-week stay.
- Handle our customer focused phone environment.
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years related PD claim experience, specifically including comparative negligence auto loss claims.
- Basic personal computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.