Virtual Property Claims Specialist - Heartland

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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 2023 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2023.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely – we employ uniqueness. 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. Employees receive comprehensive total rewards packages - including competitive compensation and performance awards, health benefits, and retirement savings - and professional development opportunities and flexible schedules to support their health, wealth, and well-being. Join our team and help make a difference.

Selective Insurance is seeking a Virtual Property Claims Specialist. This is a remote position, but the ideal candidate will reside in the Heartland/Central time zone region.

Responsible for providing superior Property Claims service to all regions by handling Property and Inland Marine claims of varying exposures. This person will investigate the claim, estimate the property damages, select, deploy and manage experts/vendors, 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles property/inland marine claims as assigned. 
• Evaluates and settles property-related damages of varying exposures and complexities. This position will occasionally handle losses that exceed $100,000 in aggregate claim value.
• Handles typical Business Income losses.
• This position will support the corporate catastrophe team. This position will assist with initial contacts, claim triaging, the handling of assigned CAT claims and serve as a CAT resolution team within the various regions.
• Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority.
• Responds to all legal, regulatory or appeals situations or requests.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 5 years claims experience, thorough knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages and computer-based damage estimating.
• 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.

Salary Range for Sr. Underwriter is: $69,600.00-$114,5000.00.  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 the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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