Claims Specialist - Houston, United States - CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy

Verified Company

Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Date:
May 10, 2024

Location:
Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company:
CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy.

We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment:

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives.

We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Receives, investigates, and handles claims for bodily injury, property damage, and auto bodily injury and property damage presented against CenterPoint Energy. Protects the assets of the Company from financial impact of liability claims and lawsuits while analyzing potential risk. Investigates incidents and claims that present potential exposure to the company and evaluates liability exposures. Provides support to the Legal Department and outside counsel.
Essential Functions
Responsible for large volume of liability claims, including, but not limited to, Property Damage, Bodily Injury and Automobile, filed against the Company across its operations footprint.
Manage all phases of claims including litigation.
Analyze and evaluates financial exposures and expense management of claims activity and reports and presents recommendations of significant exposures and expense to management.
Investigate (including field investigation) and evaluate liability claims.
Negotiate claims with claimants, insurers, and attorneys.
Assist the Legal Department and CenterPoint Energy's outside counsel on lawsuits.
Maintain timely and accurate updates on claims in claims database.
Be on call for one week (24/7) at a time as part of the duty rotation; duty may be required at least several times a year.
Work with and serve as liaison with outside experts, including cause & origin, reconstruction, and other disciplines.
Set and maintain reserves for claims considering the following criteria: liability, damages (property and bodily injury), and nature and extent of injury.
Prompt, accurate investigation of liability claims to determine the facts and potential liability; handled to final resolution.
Develop settlement strategy by evaluating factual information to settle claims in a costeffective manner.
Advise and support operating company management in responding to major incident and claims.
Serve as company representative at mediation or trial, as needed, and/or provide litigation support.
Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable federal and state utility laws/regulations (e.g., NESC,PUC, RRC, IURC etc.).
Perform other duties that may be assigned at the Company's discretion.

Education Description

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college.
In lieu of a degree, any combination of education and related experience totaling eight (8) years, where each year of applicable college = 1 year and each year of applicable experience =.5 years. Experience in lieu of education is in addition to the Experience requirements.

Experience

Requires a minimum 8 years of relevant experience as a claims adjuster in the propertycasualty insurance industry, or in a field operations position requiring knowledge of the electric/gas distribution system, where customer contact occurred on a regular basis.

Additional Qualifications

Able to exercise discretion, tact and good judgment in dealing with customers, the public, vendors and employees.
Able to follow through on commitments to ensure everything possible done to ensure customer satisfaction.
Able to interact and negotiate with all types of people, while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
Able to set required and selfestablished deadlines and complete those, despite some pressure.
Able to communicate well orally and in writing.
Able to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks and priorities.
Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative to accomplish assigned duties.
Able to work collaboratively as a team member to accomplish goals and objectives of Claims.
Able to work accurately, paying attention to detail and following oral and/or written instructions.
Able to adapt quickly and respond well to changing priorities.
Able to use good judgment to solve problems with logical solutions and make sound decisions.
Able to deal comfortably with risk and uncertainty.
Able to recognize when assistance is needed and request it.
Able to provide a State of Texas