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Claims Representative - Field

Employer
United Fire Group
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jul 16, 2019

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Category
Claims
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

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Overview

UFG offers you an award-winning workplace and a trustworthy, financially stable company. While weve always known our commitment to employees and financial stewardship, it is good to have others recognize our dedicated efforts. We've been named an Iowa Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register for four consecutive years, and included on Forbes Americas Most Trustworthy Financial Companies every year since 2014. Additionally, UFG is a super-regional property and casualty insurer rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

UFG is currently recruiting for an experienced multi-line claims adjuster in the Madison, Wisconsin area. This individual will be responsible for investigating, evaluating and settling assigned property and casualty claims.

The candidate must live within the assign territory. Preferably in Madison, Wisconsin area but would also consider candidates in LaCrosse or Southwest Wisconsin.

Depending on the qualifications of the candidate, this position may be filled at a senior claims representative level.

Responsibilities

  • Review assignments to determine severity, coverage and appropriate action.
  • Review and interpret policy coverage to determine whether the claim is payable under the policy, deductible, actual cash value or replacement cost.
  • Conduct field investigation to include site inspection, diagram, photographs, interview and secure recorded statements of those possessing facts concerning the loss.
  • Manage all administrative claim functions such as reserving, claim payments and file notes via electronic means and at times from remote locations.
  • Prepare written investigative reports for the claim file to document all activity related to the loss.
  • Negotiate with contractors or repair facilities regarding extent of damage and method of repair.
  • Manage the salvage process.
  • Maintain currency on case law and construction prices/methods/procedures.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with independent agency force.
  • Participate in company sponsored educational programs to develop and maintain knowledge of products, producers and industry trends.
  • Participate in other projects or other duties as assigned.
  • Regular attendance.
Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • Industry designations such as AIC, CPCU, SCLA, CCLA or PCLA are preferred
  • Minimum of five years of multi-line claims experience
  • Minimum of five years of commercial property and casualty claims experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Individual must be analytical, precise and have the ability to work independently.

Company

Looking for a job is a difficult task, but finding a career can be even more difficult. Maybe you’re closer to finding your career than you think. I started at United Fire Group in 1984 as an underwriter in our home office. Throughout the years I have served in a variety of positions and undertook my fair share of difficult challenges, but I never doubted that I had found my career at United Fire. 

I have always believed that United Fire’s culture is one of its greatest strengths. Our culture translates into many business advantages, including good relationships, excellent customer service and a tenured, well-trained workforce. In fact, our employees average nearly 14 years at our company.

Since starting as a small automobile insurance company in 1946, United Fire has always used a combination of conservative management, progressive leadership and competitive products to find our success as a leading regional insurance carrier.

Throughout the years, as our company developed, so did the careers of our employees. Without our committed employees, we never would have become the publicly traded, multi-billion dollar company we are today.

Our relationships with fellow co-workers and agents are based on five key elements:

  1. Trust and respect;
  2. Superior service;
  3. Consistent and informed business decisions;
  4. Innovative new technology, used to enhance our relationships—not replace them;
  5. And, most importantly, the comfort that a real person will always answer the phone.

Jobs at United Fire, aren’t just jobs...they are careers. At United Fire Group, you have an opportunity to grow your career, and your success depends on what you want for your future. Your attitude, enhanced by your skills and abilities, all contribute to the success of not only you, but our company, too.

There are a lot of talented people at United Fire who have all created their careers behind its doors. If you are looking for more than a job, I encourage you to look at United Fire. You’ve taken the first step by searching our Careers section online. Now, take the next step and apply. You never know—your career could be closer than you think. I know mine was.

A former career seeker,

Randy Ramlo, President & CEO, United Fire Group

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