Claim Representative I

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Dearborn, MI

The Auto Club Group

AAA was founded over 100 years ago for the purpose of lobbying for driver and passenger rights, fair laws and safer vehicles — all to better promote the love of the open road and the adventure of driving. Since then, AAA has grown to over 50 million members strong, while providing valuable membership services such as roadside assistance. Additionally, AAA has broadened its horizons to include all types of travel-related services, as well as offer a variety of insurance and financial products and services. Today’s AAA is a national federation comprised of more than 50 individual clubs throughout the United States and Canada. Whether you’re traveling around the world or to the corner grocery store, planning a honeymoon or weekend road trip, learning to drive or in need of a battery boost, the best way to begin your journey is with AAA. http://michigan.aaa.com/

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Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 9 million members and customers across 11 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. <br /> <br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Handle basic, entry-level claims under close supervision and with a lower-level of claim-handling authority.</li> <li>Claim handling responsibilities may cover most of the lifecycle of the claim, or focus on an expanded role with specific phases such as subrogation.</li> <li>Claim handling responsibilities will include the following: reviewing assigned claims, contacting the insured and other affected parties, setting expectations for the remainder of the claim, and initiating documentation in the claim handling system. Complete a general coverage analysis including a review of policy coverages and provisions, and the applicability to the reported loss.</li> <li>Ensure all possible policyholder benefits are identified, create additional sub-claims if needed or refer complex claims to management or the appropriate claim handler.</li> <li>Complete an investigation of the facts regarding the claim to further and in more detail determine if the claim should be paid, the applicable limits or exclusions and possible recovery potential.</li> <li>Conduct thorough reviews of damages and determine the applicability of state law and other factors related to the claim. Evaluate the financial value of the loss.</li> <li>Approve payments for the appropriate parties accordingly.</li> <li>Make referrals to other company units when necessary (e.g., Underwriting, Recovery Units or Claims Special Investigation Unit). Thoroughly document and/or code the claim file and complete all claim closure and related activities in the assigned claims management system.</li> <li>Additional Items to Post for Auto Physical Damage (&ldquo;APD&rdquo;) Units Only:</li> <li>Employees assigned to Auto Physical Damage (&ldquo;APD&rdquo;) claims unit will handle simple claims that do not involve injuries or third party liability and utilize the company&rsquo;s Direct Repair Shop (DRS) and QCS/Desk Review or Accelerate programs.</li> <li>Utilizing these programs require a basic level of claims handling expertise and authority.</li> <li>determining liability issues, injuries or other factors require reassignment of the claim; contacting the insured to verify and gather accident and damage facts to determine the appropriate method of inspecting the vehicle; reviewing vehicle repair estimates to understand the value of damages applicable to the claim; monitoring and approving car rental expenses; obtaining and reviewing police reports and other vehicle or accident related documents as part of the claim investigation; monitoring vehicle repair status and interacting with DRS shops and Claims DRS Examiners when needed to resolve and communicate claim status and issues.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div><u>Education:</u></div> <ul> <li>Associate degree in Business Administration, Insurance or a related field or the equivalent in related work experience</li> <li>Completion of the Insurance Institute of America's: General Insurance Program, Associate in Claims, Associate in Management or equivalent</li> <li>CPCU coursework or designation</li> <li>I-Car 2000 training</li> <li>CCC training</li> <li>Xactware Training</li> </ul> <div><strong><u>Work&nbsp;Environment</u></strong></div> <div>Works in a temperature controlled office environment. &nbsp;</div> <strong>Qualifications</strong><br /><br /> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Required Qualifications:</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Education:</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Post for All Claim Units:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Complete ACG Claim Representative Training Program or demonstrate equivalent knowledge or experience</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">In states where an Adjuster&rsquo;s license is required, the candidate must be eligible to acquire a State Adjuster&rsquo;s license within 90 days of hire and maintain as specified for appropriate states.</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Must have a valid State Driver's License</span></p> <div><u>&nbsp;</u></div> <div><u>Experience:</u></div> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong>Post for All Claim Units:</strong></span></p> </li> <li> <div>Six months of experience with:</div> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">negotiating claim settlements</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">securing and evaluating evidence</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">preparing manual and electronic estimates</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">subrogation claims</span></p> <div><u>&nbsp;</u></div> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><u>Knowledge and Skills:</u></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong>Post for All Units:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Basic knowledge of:</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Essential Insurance Act (Michigan)</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Fair Trade Practices Act as it relates to claims</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">subrogation procedures and processes</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">intercompany arbitration</span></p> <div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong>Additional Items to Post for APD Units Only:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Basic knowledge of:</span></p> </li> <li> <div>Negligence Law</div> </li> <li> <div>No-Fault Law</div> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">collision repair and techniques</span></p> <div>&nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"><strong>Additional Items to Post for Homeowners and Homeowners CAT Units Only:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Basic knowledge of basic construction and repair techniques.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Ability to:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Post for All Units:</span></p> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">follow and apply ACG Claim policies, procedures and guidelines</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">work within assigned ACG Claim systems including basic PC software</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">perform basic claim file review and investigations</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal and written)</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">demonstrate customer service skills by building and maintaining relationships with insureds/claimants while exhibiting understanding of their problems and responding to questions and concerns</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">analyze and solve problems while demonstrating sound decision making skills</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">prioritize claim related functions</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">process time sensitive data and information from multiple sources</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">manage time, organize and plan work load and responsibilities</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">research analyze and interpret subrogation laws in various states</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">travel outside of assigned territory which may involve overnight stay</span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: medium;">relocate, work evenings or weekends</span></p> </li> </ul>