Property & Casualty Claims Examiner 2

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career in the insurance field? Do you have excellent customer skills and a willingness to help people?

Standard Casualty Company has an immediate opening for a Sr. Claims Examiner in our New Braunfels, Texas home office.

In addition to the annual salary of between $65,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year for this position, we also offer a competitive benefits package including annual bonuses, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays and our Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm office hours provide an excellent work-life balance for our employees.

We are a fast growing, yet stable, specialized manufactured housing insurance company established in 1961 and based in New Braunfels, Texas since 1981. Our employees are our biggest asset and play an integral role in helping to meet the needs of our customers. We offer many opportunities to utilize your talents in an atmosphere that supports and encourages you to realize your full potential.

From the initial homeowners policy purchase, to serving and processing claims, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Come join our team and be a part of building something amazing!

WE ARE HIRING AND WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU!!!

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Job Summary: The Claims Examiner III position for Standard Casualty Company is responsible for examining claim files processed by adjusters to ensure compliance with Company Standards. Exercise independent judgement, discretion and management, reviewing and interpreting coverages to determine the Company’s obligations for the claim and investigating and managing liability and litigation claims.

Core Responsibilities/duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Independently analyze and interpret information received from adjusters, insureds, contractors, and others to determine the Company’s payment obligations for property and liability claims.
• Communicate with adjusters, insureds and contractors to answer questions and receive information for the evaluation of coverage and loss determination.
• Approve payment of claims within the examiner’s settlement authority by interpreting the policy and following Company guidelines.
• Decline payment for claims by following Company guidelines and sends letters to the insured.
• Supervise the investigation of complex claims and take an insured recorded statement when required for property and liability claims.
• Investigate and collect evidence on liability and property claims to determine the liability of insureds.
• Negotiate and settle liability claims within examiner authority when appropriate.
• Manage litigation claims and attorneys.
• Any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required job skills:

• High school diploma with college degree preferred.
• Xactware, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel spreadsheet proficiency.
• Minimum three (3) years insurance experience consisting of first-party property field claims adjusting and/or desk examining experience or a combination both.
• Current Property and Casualty Adjuster’s Residence license for the State of Texas as well as any other state Adjuster’s license required for examiner to review claims in that state or ability to obtain license in Texas or other state’s where Standard is licensed to do business or ability to obtain license in Texas or other state’s where Standard is licensed to do business.
• Exhibit proficiency in reviewing adjuster work product to ensure compliance with Company standards.

Work Environment and Physical Demands with reasonable accommodations:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and be able to operate a computer or other office productivity machinery on a constant basis.
• Frequently required to communicate with co-workers and policy holders with the ability to exchange accurate information as necessary.
• Occasionally required to move about the office, ascend/descend stairs or a ladder or position self to maintain computers at workstation, including under the desk or other low areas.
• Occasionally required to move and place objects weighing less than or equal to 20 pounds.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Position may require temporary remote work based on business needs and is at the sole discretion of the company. Employee must have Wi-Fi connectivity, a smart phone and a designated work area in their home.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The employer may, at its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs.

Standard Casualty Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• This is an in-office position, which will require you to report and work in the office Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Are you prepared and able to comply with the job location requirements?
• Why do you want to work for Standard Casualty Company?
• What are your salary expectations based on the job requirements as outlined in the job posting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Xactware or XactAnalysis: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• first-party property claims adjusting and/or desk examining: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of TX Property & Casualty Adjuster's Residence license (Required)

Work Location: In person