Claims Examiner

Summary: The main function of a Claims Examiner is to investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company's liability to determine how much compensation is needed/required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze information gathered by investigation and report findings and recommendations.
• Collect evidence to support contested claims in court.
• Examine claims form and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Examine titles to property to determine validity and act as company agent in transactions with property owners.
• Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable claims.
• Interview or correspond with claimant and witnesses, consult police and hospital records, and inspect property damage to determine extent of liability.
• Investigate and assess damage to property.
• Negotiate claim settlements and recommend litigation when settlement cannot be negotiated.
• Obtain credit information from banks and other credit services.
• Prepare report of findings of investigation.
• Refer questionable claims to investigator or claims adjuster for investigation or settlement.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge in insurance industry. Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Knowledge of basic accounting processes and procedures. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelors degree in business or related field preferred. 2-4 years experience required.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.