Crop Claims Supervisor - Alabama, United States - Great American Insurance Group

Description

Great American's Crop Division is looking for a Claims Supervisor or Claims Specialist located in Alabama or the Florida panhandle.

Our ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of Crop Claims experience and supervisor experience. The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915.

The Division is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies.

With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day activities of employees: Supervises employees and provides file guidance.
Assigns and checks work

Investigates and maintains claims:
Reviews and determines coverage and/or liability.

Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, reports, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.

Works towards the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.

Advises reporting staff on claim files and extends settlement authority as necessary after reviewing files.
May establish reserves and make recommendations or reports for Corporate Claims or senior management.

Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and has a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selections, development, and performance management.

Provides training to new members of the team.
Performs other duties as assigned. Pay is dependent on job level and years of related experience.


Job Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study:
Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline

Experience:
Generally, 3 to 5 years of crop insurance experience, 0 to 2 years of leadership experience.
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