Field Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation

Field Claims Adjuster - Workers Compensation

Job ID: 11912 # Positions: 1 Location: US-NY-Syracuse Posted Date: 10/13/2009 Category: Claims - other Position Type: Full Time Company: Great American Insurance Co. Travel Percentage: Up to 60% Work Hour - Start: 8 a.m. Work Hour - End: 5 p.m.

Job Information: Overview: Great American Insurance Groups roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses, and in the sale of annuities and supplemental insurance products. The members of the Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio. AFGs common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and NASDAQ under the symbol "AFG".  The Strategic Comp Division seeks to provide a long-term solution to our clients workers’ compensation needs. We offer a unique combination of effective loss control, intensive claims management, and a financial structure that provides immediate savings when losses are controlled. The Strategic Comp Division is currently searching for a Field Claims Adjuster. The role of the Adjuster is to investigate and adjust workers comp claims with the highest potential exposure. The person hired for this position will work from their home and must be willing to travel 50-60% of the time. Some overnight travel is required of this position.

Responsibilities: *  Investigates losses. Analyzes coverage, determines compensability and benefits. *  Establishes reserves and negotiates settlements. *  Conducts face-to-face meetings with insureds and claimants. *  Analyzes claims. Prepares large loss reports to both internal and external audiences. *  Attends settlement conferences, pre-trials and trails as assigned. *  Works closely with claims attorneys and other vendors including medical case management, surveillance, etc. *  Peforms other duties as needed.

Qualifications: *  Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 7 years workers comp claims adjusting experience with higher exposure claims *  Strong consideration will be given to candidates with industry designations including Associate in Claims *  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal *  The ability to work with a variety of internal and external contacts *  Extensive use of computers and software programs is required of this position Please submit a resume and cover letter that includes your workers compensation insurance experience, salary history and desired salary.

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Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Claims
Location:	Syracuse, NY
County:	Onondaga County
ZIP Code:	13201
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Great American Insurance
Phone:	email only please
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