Property Damage Adjuster - Lakewood Ranch, United States - Davies Claims North America

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Job Overview
Davies Claims North America is looking for a Property Damage Adjuster to join our team. Reporting to the TPA/P&C Manager, you will adjust first
- and third-party property damage claims in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. To be successful in this role, you must have high level attention to detail and problem-solving skills, superior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlines, and possess superb communication skills, both verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner. You must have at least one year of adjusting experience, as well as a bachelor's degree or three or more years of equivalent work experience. Additionally, you must demonstrate the exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize with excellent organization and documentation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. This role is a full-time, hybrid position based out of Lakewood Ranch, FL.


Responsibilities and Duties

• Review new assignments within 24 hours of assignment and completion of the Plan of Action
• Contact the Insured or Claimant within 24 hours of assignment
• Assign appraisers or coordinate the receipt of damage estimates according to the client guidelines or approval
• Determine if estimates or appraisals are appropriate based upon reported damages and other evidence
• Gather evidence of damages, set, and adjust reserve amount appropriately
• Interview the Claimant, Insured, and/or witnesses as necessary
• Evaluate the facts and law to determine liability and the amounts owed
• Daily review of workflow and claim system reminders with followup and significant progress toward completion of any task set as a reminder, or received in workflow within 72 hours
• Request payment authorization according to the client guidelines and Davies Claims North America policy and procedures
• Follow client guidelines for any claim denial
• Obtain internal investigation reports from the Insured when permitted by the client
• Determine degree of Attorney involvement, if necessary
• Always act with the utmost good faith in handling of the claim from beginning to closure
• Set reminders within the claim system for necessary followup in an appropriate time frame
• Accurately record any communication, or activity relevant to the claim, in the claim system notes
• Meet the requirements of Continuing Education as required for licensure as an adjuster
• Maintain a 95% claim closure ratio
• Report to the Excess Carrier on any claim that meets the requirements to do so
• Immediately notify the supervisor and the client of any Summons and Complaint received, identify assigned defense counsel, and communicate and cooperate with defense counsel
• Read and understand the Excess Carrier Insurance Policy
• Develop a working knowledge of Loss of Business Income and Extra Expense
• Check for the Claimant's compliance with the provisions in F.S Sovereign Immunity
• Evaluate the claim for subrogation opportunities and for possible fraud
• Identify and pursue subrogation, contribution, indemnification, and/or other opportunities to compel third parties to bear their share of responsibility
• Assist others as called upon by the Claims Supervisor and/or Manager
• For Third-Party Vehicle Damage claims: interview the insured driver or other involved parties
• For Third-Party Vehicle Damage claims: determine the injury status of all persons involved in a crash investigation
• For Third-Party Vehicle Damage claims: obtain a recorded statement immediately if injury is indicated
• For Third-Party Vehicle Damage claims: obtain Certificate of Destruction when called for by the Statue (total loss)
• For Third-Party Vehicle Damage claims: verify ownership of the vehicle
• For Third-Party Vehicle Damage claims: arrange for the removal of Claimant vehicle from facilities where st