Associate General Adjuster/General Adjuster - Heartland or Southern Region

Selective Insurance
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Dec 18, 2024
About Us At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness. Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs. Overview Selective Insurance is looking for an Associate General Adjuster/General Adjuster to work remotely within the Heartland or Southern regions. This is a remote position, but the ideal candidate should reside in IL or MO. It is the responsibility of this position to provide superior property claims service to all regions by handling Property and Inland Marine claims, generally with dollar exposures of $100,000 and above. This person will investigate the claim, estimate the property damages, select and deploy experts, obtain appropriate claim documentation, and effect accurate settlement within the prescribed authority and standards of performance. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Handles commercial and residential property and inland marine claims for assigned region with availability to assist as needed in all other regions. Investigates, evaluates, negotiates and resolves property-related damages of $100,000 (aggregate) and above. Handles complex Business Income losses. Responds to catastrophe claims handling in accordance with company CAT plan. Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority. Provides reports to Claims, Underwriting, Reinsurance and Actuarial on specified exposure cases. Provides training in coverage or estimating and direct assistance to regional CMSPCS' as may be required by management. Must be able to drive an automobile to travel within territory. Car travel represents approximately 25-50% of employee's time and a valid driver's license. Qualifications Knowledge and Requirements Superior communication and claim disposition skills with proven problem-solving skills. Must have the ability to work varying shifts. Have knowledge of and proficiency in standard business and claim-specific computer software programs and the ability to keyboard in an efficient and productive manner. Must have valid state-issued driver's license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile. Education and Experience College degree preferred. Minimum 5 years claims experience. Thorough knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages. Computer-based damage estimating. Total Rewards Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs. Pay Range USD $82,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr. Additional Information Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.