Senior Claims Specialist
Federal Way, Wa
- Investigates, confirms coverage, determines liability, establishes damages, reports status and negotiates the settlement of assigned cases (has authority to make payment of assigned claims within prescribed limits).- Adjusts all types of claims.- Inspects damaged property and vehicles, and determines claims related damage.- Estimates the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or stolen property and vehicles. -- Determines and reports on subrogation potential.- Initiates the sale of salvage vehicles, personal property, and miscellaneous salvage items.- Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required to state and industry agencies.- Performs most duties on an individual basis, and work has a direct bearing on Management results.- Represents the Company from a public relations standpoint and must conduct oneself as a member of Management at all times.- Personal contacts are a major part of activity and include policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, repair facilities, contractors, police and fire departments, state and county fraud and arson personnel, special investigators, attorneys, expert witnesses, members of the medical profession and all other persons’ incident to the investigation and processing of claims.