Claim Representative - Field MI Homeowners

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Southfield, MI

The Auto Club Group

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Full-time

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.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Auto Club Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages including a base salary with performance based incentives; medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, 401(k), generous time off, a complimentary AAA Membership and much more!<br /><br /> <div><strong><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Work Environment:</span></u></strong></div> <div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Works in combination temperature controlled office and residence based office environments.&nbsp; Frequent travel required (60+% of work time) to conduct inspections/re-inspections, with exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes.</span></div>
Responsibilities: Independently performs detailed and highly complex claim functions both at the office and at off-site locations.&nbsp; Reviews files, obtains coverage information and contacts insured to discuss claim process, provide emergency funds, etc.&nbsp; Explain laws/regulations regarding home repair. Perform physical damage inspections as required.&nbsp; Arrange for home inspections, alternate transportation/living expenses, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp; Inspects property and prepares estimate or works with direct repair facilities to obtain necessary information.&nbsp; Analyzes damage and determines whether to repair or replace damaged parts. &nbsp;Obtains necessary legal and police reports to complete files.&nbsp; Work with insured to select contractor as needed.&nbsp; Arrange for repair or cleaning of salvageable items. Ensure the sale of salvage to reduce claim costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Notifies insured of total loss and advises regarding procedures.&nbsp; Authorizes repairs and updates claim diary.&nbsp; Reviews the status of open and closed reserves and makes adjustments consistent with exposures. Authorize checks within authority level.&nbsp; May conduct audits of direct repair facility inspections to ensure accuracy of estimates and adherence to corporate procedures.&nbsp; Reviews files for potential subrogation and completes subrogation forms.&nbsp; Assist in the recovery of corporate claim expenditures from insureds/applicants, businesses, other insurers, etc. in accordance with established procedures.&nbsp;&nbsp; May represent company at trials, depositions and settlement hearings.&nbsp;&nbsp; Provides after-hour coverage to process claims on a rotating basis.
Requirements: <p><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Associate's 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>Investigating, evaluating and settling homeowners claims including accurately preparing construction damage estimates</li> <li>Inspecting and evaluating construction repairs for quality and compliance with repair estimates</li> <li>Basic PC software skills (Word, Excel etc.)</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Required Qualifications (these are the minimum requirements to qualify):</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of basic Claim Representative Training Program or equivalent or ability to obtain within 9 months.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Experience as a Claim Representative, a Public or Private Investigator, or equivalent or a minimum of one year experience as a Claim Associate within identified area (e.g. Casualty, auto physical damage, homeowners).&nbsp;<strong>Applicants selected from the Claim Associate candidate pool must successfully complete all training required within nine (9) months of hire.<br /></strong></li> <li>Experience in the investigation, evaluation and settlement of Homeowner Property Claims</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Experience to include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Evaluating construction repairs for quality and compliance with repair estimates</li> <li>Preparing manual and electronic repair estimates</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Investigation experience to include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Securing and evaluating evidence</li> <li>Determining the existence of possible criminal actions</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Knowledge to include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Negligence Law</li> <li>Essential Insurance Act</li> <li>Building construction and repair techniques</li> <li>Criminal law</li> <li>Court procedures</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Demonstrated skill in:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Organization and planning</li> <li>Analyzing and problem solving</li> <li>Written communications to include record keeping and report preparation</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ability to:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Use automated processing and computer systems, including basic PC software skills</li> <li>Effectively respond to questions/concerns</li> <li>Communicate effectively with others in a work environment, with the Public, law enforcement personnel and vendors</li> <li>Safely operate a motor vehicle in order to visit repair facilities, homes (for inspections), etc.</li> <li>Provide technical expertise to Claims department on suspected insurance fraud</li> <li>Process time sensitive data and information from multiple sources</li> <li>Make decisions based on data</li> <li>Communicate decisions to a broad audience</li> <li>Research analyze and interpret subrogation laws</li> <li>Prioritize work</li> <li>Work under pressure to meet deadlines</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to travel outside of assigned territory which may involve overnight stay.</li> <li>Willingness to relocate, work evenings or Saturdays.&nbsp;</li> <li>Valid State Driver's License.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Important Note:</strong>&nbsp;The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job.&nbsp; This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> <br /> <div id="requisitionDescriptionInterface.ID1538.row1" class="contentlinepanel" title="">&nbsp;</div>