Senior Garage Property Damage Claims Adjuster

Company

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Job Posting Title: Senior Garage Property Damage Claims Adjuster

Business Title(s):  Senior Claims Adjuster 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Location: In-Office 8 hours per day, five days per week.

Summary:  

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Garage Property Damage Claims Adjuster to join our team and work from either our Omaha, NE or Richmond, VA office.  Alternatively, we can also fill this role in our offices in Albany, NY, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA offices.  We work together in the office five days a week in order to strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability. The position reports to a manager based in Denver and is focused on adjudicating commercial Garage Property Damage claims to provide superb results for our clients. Information about the specialized underwriting business that generates claims this position will oversee can be found here: Garage Liability Insurance | Transportation | Colony Specialty.

Essential  Responsibilities: 

• Working under limited technical direction and within broad limits and authority, adjudicate highly complex Garage property damage claims, potentially with significant impact on departmental results. 
• Solving difficult problems that requires an understanding of a broader set of issues.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
• Analyzing claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions, and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing all involved parties. 
• Managing claims in litigation 
• Managing diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution.   
• Creates and reviews reserves in line with market and Argo's reserving policy
• Identifying loss drivers and claims trends to reduce claims frequency and severity through data analysis and improved claim management
• Identifying, assigning, and coordinating the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution. 
• Preparing reports for file documentation 
• Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome. 
• Negotiates in a timely and effective manner to provide cost effective solutions for the company and its customers within own limits using a range of negotiation styles.
• Processing mail and prioritizing workload.  
• Completing telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.). 
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management. 

Qualifications / Experience Required: 

• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers’ ability to be profitable).
• An advanced knowledge of Garage property damage claims, as well as an exceptional customer service focus typically acquired through:
  • A minimum of five years’ experience adjudicating commercial Garage property damage claims. This includes experience reviewing Commercial Garage Coverage Forms and Endorsements and determining and communicating coverage to affected parties.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.  Two or more insurance designations or four additional years of related experience adjudicating garage property damage beyond the minimum experience required above may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Licenses in multiple jurisdictions.  Applicants must have the ability within three months of hire to obtain licenses in each jurisdiction (either through reciprocity of their Florida, Texas or Wyoming license or by obtaining a license in each jurisdiction (such as required by New York).
• Must work independently and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment. 
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships. 
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required. 
• Strong claim negotiation skills a must.  Ability to take proactive and pragmatic approach to negotiation. 
• Must possess a strong customer focus. 
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients’ business which may include CEO. 
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.  
• Demonstrates inner strength.  Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis. 
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.  Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by: 
  • Finding a way to achieve success through adversity. 
  • Being solution (not problem) focused 
  • Thinking with a global mindset first. 
• Client focus – the ability to effectively determine specific client needs and to provide value added solutions. 
• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast paced environment that is evolving constantly. 
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, business partners and organizational peers with a focus on timely and meaningful exchanges of information. 
• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity in order to consistently explore and consider all options and is not governed by conventional thinking. 
• Uses listening and questioning techniques to effectively gather information from insureds and claimants. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of mechanisms available for resolving claims settlement disputes (e.g. arbitration and mediation) and when these are used. 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.  Experience working with Guidewire is strongly preferred. 
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.  
• The ability to read and write English fluently is required.  
• Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities. 

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package. 

• Richmond Pay Range: $101,250 - $120, 500
• Albany and Chicago Pay Range: $111,250 - $132,500
• Los Angeles Pay Range: $121,500 - $144,500

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity. The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful.

Our Adjusters and Managers are empowered to exercise their independent discretion and, within broad limits and authority, be creative in developing solutions and treat each case as the unique situation it is.

We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses.

Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims. We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas. 

We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400. 

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we apsire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.