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We are a proven provider of specialty insurance products and services looking for Inside Lender Placed Adjusters who are ready to step into our fast-paced energetic environment and drive results while providing exceptional customer service. We are looking for individuals interested in learning our business, growing their expertise, and becoming a future leader.
As a Lender Placed Adjuster, you will review property damage claim information from the Outside Adjuster, complete the investigation, and resolve the claim. This requires strong organizational abilities and empathetic interpersonal skills. You will also be responsible for on-going communication and for providing status updates to the insured and others associated with the claim activity.
Lender Placed Adjusters take a leadership role in sharing their knowledge and experience and help mentor other Adjusters. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and be able to learn and adapt quickly to Assurant policies and procedures. They will be computer literate and comfortable working in a paperless environment. In addition, they will enjoy working with customers, be effective at listening and communicating, and have confidence in resolving issues and negotiating fair settlements.
Assurant values a diverse workforce where employees are treated with respect, are encouraged to contribute, and have the opportunity for career growth. We offer company-subsidized group benefit plans (including health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment), discounted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and many additional benefits.
Special Considerations:
May require working overtime and/or weekend hours.
An Adjusters license is required for states in which the Claims Adjuster performs their job. If you do not currently possess the appropriate license(s), Assurant will assist you in obtaining the license within a specified timeframe and cover any related expenses.
Primary Job Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
* Investigate and adjust claims according to applicable laws and policy provisions.
* Conduct claim investigations including but not limited to recorded statements, securing public records, and analyzing report findings.
* Examine claim forms and other records to confirm coverage for loss or damage.
* Review and audit estimates received and settle claims within prescribed limits of authority.
* Issue payments or deny claim in a timely manner in accordance with policy conditions.
* Effectively negotiate settlements with claimants or their representatives.
* Recognize and document subrogation and salvage opportunities and refer accordingly.
* May be given the more challenging and complex claim activity and or additional products
* Build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
* Collaborate with internal support teams and management as appropriate.
* Effectively collaborate with various departments and levels in the organization.
* Maintain industry knowledge and operational skills and attend workshops, seminars, and other training sessions as appropriate.
* Handle other duties and projects as requested based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED
* Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate and enter data on multiple screens
* one year of professional work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree highly preferred but will be concerned in lieu of industry experience
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to draft business-level communications when responding to customers
* Property & Casualty claims experience
* Estimator experience
* Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision to manage schedules and meet deadlines
* Ability to type a minimum of 40 wpm
* Strong listening, problem solving, and negotiating skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Proven organizational and multi-tasking ability with an ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment
* Detail oriented with a commitment to excellence
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New York, New York
Assurant, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides risk management solutions for housing and lifestyle markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Global Housing, Global Lifestyle, and Global Preneed. Its Global Housing segment provides lender-placed homeowners, manufactured housing, and flood insurance; and renters insurance and related products, as well as voluntary manufactured housing insurance, homeowners insurance, and other products. The Global Lifestyle segment offers mobile device protection products and related services, and extended service contracts for consumer electronics and appliances, as well as assistance services; vehicle protection and related services; and credit and other insurance services. Its Global Preneed segment provides pre-funded funeral insurance and annuity products.
The company was formerly known as Fortis, Inc. and changed its name to Assurant, Inc. in February 2004. Assurant, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New York, New York.