Claims Representative I - (General Liability & Auto Focus) in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin at Society Insurance Company

Job Information

Overview

Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking a Claims Representative I to join our Property/Auto/Liability (PAL) team. This individual would have a focus on resolving mild to complex commercial general liability and auto claims.

About the Role

• Settles mildly complex claims by determining insurance carrier’s liability and reaches agreement with claimant according to policy provisions and authority level.
• Determines coverage through investigations by examining claim forms, policies, and other records; interviewing claimants, insureds, and witnesses; consulting police and hospital records; inspecting auto damage; and consulting with experts when appropriate on multiple lines of coverage.
• Resolves questionable claims by investigating the claim and comparing claims information with evidence.
• Ensures proper file documentation of assigned files by complying with company and state requirements.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing claim information.
• Contributes to team effort by participating on catastrophe teams; participating in determining department investigation guidelines; providing feedback to underwriting as needed.

About You

• You enjoy communicating and building relationships with others.
• You are composed, cool under pressure, and can negotiate without damaging relationships.
• You hold yourself accountable and act in accordance with rules and regulations.
• You enjoy analyzing, investigating, and using the facts to make decisions.
• You are naturally curious and have a desire to know more.

What it Will Take

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field OR approximately 3+ years of claims handling experience.
• Familiarity with PC Applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain proper licensing prior to handling a state that requires it.
• Previous claims handling experience highly desirable.

What Society Can Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
• Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
• Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Program

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.
Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.