Marine Claims Adjuster

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Marine Claims Adjuster investigating and resolving inland marine property and liability claims for an insurance team. Handling commercial coverages, negotiations, and exposures up to $25,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve minimal to moderately complex claims
  • Handle marine and inland marine inside property and liability claims
  • Primarily handle claims with exposures up to $25,000
  • Handle claims under Residential Builders Risk, Ocean Marine, Boat Dealers & Owned Boats, Fine Art & Valuables, Musical Instruments & Dealers, Motor Truck Cargo & Transportation, Warehouse Legal Liability, Contractors Equipment & Equipment Dealers, and Railroad Rolling Stock
  • Conduct thorough investigations, including telephone contacts with involved parties
  • Work within specific limits and authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment in claim handling
  • Identify potentially suspicious claims
  • Interpret commercial coverages and business contracts
  • Apply technical knowledge of marine insurance products and industry practices
  • Make informed, confident and timely decisions
  • Maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers
  • Develop solutions to claims-related problems and adapt to changing situations, requirements or priorities
  • Collaborate with teams and facilitate open communication

Requirements:

  • Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred or combination of education and experience
  • Typically 2–3 years of relevant experience in claim handling
  • Must have or secure and maintain appropriate state adjuster license(s) and continuing education credits
  • Able to read and interpret business contracts
  • Demonstrates or is working toward core commercial loss scoping and estimating skills
  • Demonstrates a base understanding of Marine and Inland Marine classes of business, including the nationwide definition of Inland Marine
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with internal and external groups
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of applicable statutes, regulations and case law
  • Computer experience with MS Office, Excel and Word
  • Proficient using claims systems such as CMX and PMS
  • May be required to have and maintain sufficient home-based internet connection

Benefits:

  • Remote work
  • Full-time/exempt status
  • Ongoing professional development in the marine or business marketplace