Claims Specialist - Bodily Injury - Remote

Crum & Forster (C&F) with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the October 2022 Great Place to Work® Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization. For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.

S&S Transportation & Sharing Economy is looking for a Claims Specialist who enjoys being a key part of a dynamic team. As a BI Specialist, you will manage a pending of at least 125 claims arising from BI, BIUI, BIUM, GL, as well as the accompanying auto material damage claims. You will be expected to operate under appropriate levels of supervision and within established authority. The position will report to the assigned Manager.

This position is fully remote.

What you will do for C&F:

• Receives claims assignments. Verifies and determines applicability of coverage.
• Determines the method and extent of investigation for each claim as required by company Best Practices.
• Reviews and manages outstanding files, as assigned, for adequacy and timeliness of investigation, evaluation and reserve and maintains a timely diary for each case.
• Evaluates and adjusts claims within the adjuster’s authority level.
• Reports directly on technical matters to supervisor or management.
• Evaluates and manages litigated claims, determines future course of handling and proper method of disposition. Consults with the claim manager on those claims in which assistance and consultation is needed, as well as on those claims which exceed assigned authority.
• Assesses recovery potential and is responsible for the development of information required to successfully pursue recovery.
• Meets with current and prospective customers to discuss C&F claims capabilities and address specific claim needs.
• Accountable for the equitable and prompt adjustment and management of assigned claims to disposition in accordance with company Best Practices.
• Responsible for providing superior customer service to all agents, insureds, and others encountered during the claims handling process.
• Understanding/knowledge of contractual indemnity and additional insured risk transfer opportunities preferred

What you will bring to C&F:

• Minimum of three years’ experience handling Bodily Injury claims.
• College degree is preferred and a designation and/or insurance related courses are a plus.
• Obtain and maintain required state licenses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs a must.
• Travel occasionally required.
• Understanding/knowledge of contractual indemnity and additional insured risk transfer opportunities preferred.

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Competitive compensation package

Generous 401K employer match

Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path

A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment

We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community.

At C&F you will BELONG

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $41,700.00 to a maximum of $94,900.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs