19 claims jobs found in Cedar Rapids, IA

UFG is currently hiring a Claims Specialist - Construction Defect  who will be responsible for proper investigation, evaluation and resolution of large exposure cases and complex coverage claims in construction defect losses. This includes reviewing the appropriate policy(ies) along with the endorsements to analyze coverage and communicate our coverage position. The Construction Defect Specialist will need to determine loss facts, extent of damages and set proper reserves through interviews and document review including expert reports, homeowner matrices, scope of work matrices, defect lists, time on risk matrices and all other relevant documents for the purpose of evaluating, negotiating and settling claims. A large component of the job may include proper reporting to corporate personnel and reinsurance programs. Responsibilities:   Complete initial and subsequent case reviews, review of the allegations, and policy language in order to determine if there is...

UFG is currently hiring for a Workers' Compensation Claims Supervisor to be a team-oriented leader responsible for developing a high-performing team and coaching individuals to drive consistent, timely, and high-quality outcomes.  This role supports the best overall resolution of workers’ compensation claims through strong leadership, collaboration, and hands-on technical guidance across multiple jurisdictions.  This includes partnering with technical leadership/leadership peers to design and implement individualized development plans for claims specialists with varying experience and competency levels, identifying barriers to success, and creating strategies to maximize individual and team contributions.  The supervisor monitors performance trends, quality trends, and workload patterns, and provides coaching, feedback and reinforcement to support effective claims practices, proper file documentation, and ongoing skill development. The role maintains accountability for...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Workforce Absence Team Lead PRIMARY PURPOSE :  To supervise the operations of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for disability claims for clients; to monitor colleagues' workload, provide training, and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims within the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims. ESSENTIAL...

UFG's Construction Business Unit is expanding and we are looking for an AVP-Construction Underwriting  to join the team!  In this role you will be responsible for driving the underwriting strategy for the Construction Business Unit through referral support and consultation, training, and development of strategies for applicable Regions. This role operates under the leadership and guidance of the Construction Business Unit Leader and in collaboration with Line of Business Leaders, Middle Market AVPs and Regional underwriting teams. This role may also direct a team of technical experts in support of Construction strategy execution.  Responsibilities: Review referrals based on technical complexity, market segmentation strategy, market appetite and collaborating with business leaders in analytics, product development, risk management, claims groups and region leadership to ensure alignment. Responsible for adhering to the overall BU strategic direction. Provide guidance...

The Learning & Knowledge Specialist will support the Learning & Knowledge vision, strategy, and overall efforts by partnering with the Learning & Knowledge team as well as their respective business unit(s) to implement solutions that solve business and performance needs. This position will own the design, delivery, and other aspects of new hire and/or employee trainings. This role will consult with relevant business units to develop and implement onboarding, upskilling and technical learning programs in addition to other projects or duties as assigned. This role will work with their designated department(s) as needed to best support UFG’s evolving business needs. While this role is posted as a Learning and Knowledge Specialist I we are open to hiring in at Learning and Knowledge Specialist II based on experience and technical expertise.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Stays current with and adopts evolving practices, trends, and tools in the learning...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Sr Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence:       Cedar Rapids, IA   : 333 1 st   Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401   Irving, TX : 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063   Eden Prairie, MN   : 11000 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344   Southfield, MI   : 300...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Workforce Absence Team Lead PRIMARY PURPOSE :  To supervise the operations of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for disability claims for clients; to monitor colleagues' workload, provide training, and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims within the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims. ESSENTIAL...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Care Team Representative Entry-level, Care Team Representative Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near one of our dynamic Centers of Excellence📍 Cedar Rapids, IA: 333 1st Street SE, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 ✨ What we offer: A stable, consistent work environment —both in-office and virtual A comprehensive training program to help you support employees...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Sr We offer a hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration. Candidates must be located near our Centers of Excellence in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.     333 1 st   Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401   PRIMARY PURPOSE : Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Sr PRIMARY PURPOSE : Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making timely payments/approvals and adjustments, medically managing disability claims including comorbidities, concurrent plans, and complex ADA accommodations; coordinates investigative efforts, thoroughly reviews contested claims,...

UFG is looking for an action-oriented actuarial leader with strong technical skills and business acumen to advance our reinsurance pricing framework and drive excellence in our actuarial pricing practices supporting the Alternative Distribution business unit.  Alternative Distribution is a key strategic business for UFG as our third largest business unit providing profitable, diversifying results across a broad spectrum of insurance exposures and treaty structures. The individual in this role will develop and lead a team that is fully engaged with the business. The Head of Reinsurance Pricing focuses on delivering deeply analyzed pricing and underwriting recommendations and insights to better inform decision-making related to individual reinsurance treaties and overall portfolio profitability.  The role will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with the Alternative Distribution business leaders, Finance, and Reserving Actuarial partners. Initial efforts will...

The Senior Business Analyst plays a leadership role in analyzing, documenting, and translating complex insurance business requirements into technology solutions that enable enterprise-scale outcomes. This role requires deep knowledge of property & casualty insurance, specialty lines, and reinsurance programs, including regulatory compliance, rating and filing processes, policy lifecycle management, and claims handling. Acting as a bridge between executives, underwriters, actuaries, and technology teams, the Senior Business Analyst drives solution design, mentors' junior analysts, and ensures systems reflect the unique operational and compliance needs of the insurance industry. The analyst must display a strong sense of leadership, urgency, and drive to solve the critical data and process challenges facing UFG. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Lead requirements discovery and documentation across insurance operations, including policy administration,...

UFG is currently hiring for a Reinsurance Accountant to assist in the preparation of accounting, reporting, and analysis of United Fire Group’s (UFG) reinsurance transactions. This role prepares supporting documents and performs procedures to ensure all ceded and/or assumed reinsurance activity is properly recorded in accordance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles while maintaining data integrity across subledger and financial reporting systems. Working closely with other members of the Reinsurance Team, the Reinsurance Accountant aids with treaty execution activities, cash settlements, and reconciliations. This individual also assists in implementing process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting both external and internal audit requests. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, a principle understanding of reinsurance accounting practices, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Disability Representative Disability Representative Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near one of our dynamic Centers of Excellence Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste.200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 ✨ What we offer: A stable, consistent work environment —both in-office and virtual A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and customers...

The Underwriting Center Underwriter will underwrite Middle Market and Construction renewal business, deploying effective account management while fostering strong relationships with agency partners.  This role is responsible for providing technical underwriting expertise through timely and streamlined processes to best serve agents and policyholders. This role underwrites renewals and services accounts to primarily manage UFG’s Middle Market and Construction business. Responsibilities:   Profitably underwrite renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Develop, analyze, and evaluate information and exposure to loss.   Document assigned files with underwriting thought process. Properly classify and price risk commensurate with exposures and controls. Proactively identify and execute opportunities to up sell and cross-sell UFG...

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Leave of Absence Coordinator Leave of Absence Coordinator Our teams thrive together! We collaborate in person and embrace a flexible hybrid work style. To join us, you’ll need to live near one of our dynamic Centers of Excellence📍 Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 ✨ What we offer: A stable, consistent work environment —both in-office and virtual A comprehensive training program to help you support employees and...

UFG is looking for a  Sr. Production Underwriter  to join our Great Lakes Region in a multi-line, multi-industry opportunity.  In this role you will be responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, deploying effective account management while fostering strong working relationships with agency partners. This role executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans. The Sr. Production Underwriter will handle a renewal book in their territory as assigned. This role assists with the resolution of escalated issues, and mentors and coaches team members. While this is a remote work opportunity, the ideal candidate should reside in one of the following metropolitan areas within the Great Lakes Region: Minnesota, Illinois, or Indiana. Responsibilities:   Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account management, in accordance with delegated authority, and ensuring...

The Director of Reinsurance Accounting provides strategic and operational leadership for the company’s reinsurance accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all ceded and assumed reinsurance financial activities. This role oversees the timely preparation and analysis of reinsurance financial reports, manages compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles, and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this role collaborates across the enterprise—particularly with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Legal, and Technology—to align reinsurance accounting processes with business and regulatory requirements. The Director drives process improvement, systems modernization, and control enhancements, positioning the organization for efficiency, scalability, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in reinsurance accounting with...

UFG is looking for a  Sr. Production Underwriter  to join our Great Lakes Region in a multi-line, multi-industry opportunity.  In this role you will be responsible for attracting and underwriting middle market business, deploying effective account management while fostering strong working relationships with agency partners. This role executes underwriting strategy to achieve profit and premium plans. The Sr. Production Underwriter will handle a renewal book in their territory as assigned. This role assists with the resolution of escalated issues, and mentors and coaches team members. While this is a remote work opportunity, the ideal candidate should reside in one of the following metropolitan areas within the Great Lakes Region: Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, or Louisville. Responsibilities:   Profitably underwrite complex new and renewal business through risk selection, pricing, contractual integrity, and account...