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Role Description

Selective Insurance is seeking a Property Field Claim Specialist for our Heartland region. We are looking for someone in the Springfield, IL or Quad Cities IA/IL area. This is a remote position but the ideal candidate will reside in/around these areas.

It is the responsibility of this position to provide superior property claims service to all regions by handling Property and Inland Marine claims, generally with dollar exposures of $25,000 to $100,000. This person will:

• Investigate the claim
• Estimate the property damages
• Select and deploy experts
• Obtain appropriate claim documentation
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Handles property/inland marine claims for assigned region with availability to assist as needed in all other regions.
• Evaluates and settles property-related damages (primarily) between $25,000 and $100,000 (aggregate). This position will occasionally handle losses that exceed $100,000 in aggregate claim value.
• Handles typical Business Income losses.
• Joins the LLU as part of the corporate catastrophe team, serving as an initial responder for catastrophe claim events within the various regions.
• Responsible for all coverage determinations, negotiations, reserving and settlement within established authority.
• Provides coverage and/or estimating assistance to regional CMS’ as may be required by management.
• Responds to all legal, regulatory or appeals situations or requests.
• Must be able to drive an automobile to travel within territory, with car travel representing approximately 75% of employee’s time.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.
• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 5 years property claims experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Commercial and Personal Lines coverages and computer-based damage estimating.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Incentive plan eligibility at all levels
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• 20 days of paid time off

Pay Range

USD $83,000.00 - USD $108,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.

For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.