Liability Claims Analyst

Company: Conifer Holdings, Inc.
Location: Southfield
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is an essential element of the job. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating claims to determine coverage and liability.--Candidates should have experience evaluating injuries and establishing damages. Candidate should have a consistent attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with our customers and business partners.ResponsibilitiesConduct complete investigation of losses through any appropriate techniques including interviews, recorded statements, documentation/data gathering and securing/preserving evidence;--Evaluate liability and damages; identify subrogation/salvage opportunities or suspicious claims and prepare timely, concise reports as required.;Promptly establish and maintain accurate reserves.Verify, analyze and correctly apply coverage;Develop strategy and negotiate claims to a timely conclusion, properly applying company and department policies and procedures. Decide on conclusion of loss (e.g. pay, deny compromise) based upon analysis of the facts, liability and statutory/case law;Determine need for and provide direction to defense counsel, independent adjusters or other technical experts. Monitor and control their costs. Attend hearings, pre-trial settlement conferences, trials, etc., as required;Keep agents, insurers, policyholders, claimants and management advised of file status and other matters required;Occasionally involved in making presentations, meetings or visits to agents, insurers, policyholders, prospective accounts or other groups related to claim resolution, service or technical issues;Successfully complete relevant company-sponsored continuing education as recommended by management.QualificationsBachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience;Having or obtaining an adjuster's license is a requirement;Insurance designations preferred;Three to five--years of expereince--adjusting claims required;Effective verbal and written communication/negotiation skills;Work effectively under pressure, able to comply with tight deadlines;Computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to learn proprietary software systems;Ability to work within a team structure is imperative;Must be detail-oriented, highly motivated and a self-starter;Interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal staff and external customers;Ability to use relevant information and independent judgment to comply with organizational and legal regulations.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Conifer Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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