[Hiring] Senior Adjuster Field Service Claims @The Hanover Insurance Group

Role Description

Our Property Claims team is currently seeking CAT (Catastrophe) Property Adjusters. This is a remote Full-time/Exempt position with a 75% travel work schedule.

CAT adjusters handle property claims requiring field investigations and/or inspections. They must establish rapport with our insureds and maintain relationships with our agents, underwriters, contractors, restoration vendors, and experts. They are expected to know their territory, including:

• Geography
• Regulations and the law as pertains to property claims
• State and local public safety and regulatory agencies and officials
• The insurance and legal climate
• Public adjusters

CAT adjusters may use a company claims office location as their base of operations, or they may work out of their homes. They are required to be able to travel on little to no notice, with travel up to 75% of the time.

In this role, you will:

• Must have or secure and maintain appropriate states adjuster license(s) and continuing education credits
• Handle personal property claims requiring outside field investigations and/or inspections
• May use a company claims office location as their base operations, or they may work out of their homes
• Handle business interruption (BI) features in conjunction with BI specialists
• Work within specific limits and authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity
• Possess functional knowledge and skills reflective of fully competent practitioner
• Investigate, analyze, evaluate and negotiate personal claims of minimal to moderate complexity
• May handle low complexity commercial claims
• May be responsible for all aspects of each claim, including informal hearings, arbitrations and small claims litigation
• Maintain a high level of productivity, confidentiality and customer service
• Implement and coordinate the most effective management techniques to mitigate loss and expense payments
• Settlement and reserving authority levels are moderate
• May be required to have and maintain sufficient home-based internet connection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with an insurance carrier as a staff CAT or Property Adjuster
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of applicable statutes, regulations and case law
• Thinks critically and develops solutions to problems in a timely manner
• Easily adapts to new or different changing situations, requirements or priorities
• Cultivates an environment of teamwork and collaboration
• Operates with latitude for un-reviewed action or decision
• Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
• Travel 75% of the time
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle 4-5 hours per day
• Ability to load and unload equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds
• Ability to bend, walk, and climb for several consecutive hours while inspecting damaged buildings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

EEO Statement

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.