Claims Adjuster, Senior

Indianapolis, IN

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company

Amerisure Insurance, a major 'A' rated regional property/casualty carrier, seeks a Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster to join our team in Indianapolis, IN.

Our service culture approach to insurance opens doors to individuals that seek employment in a service-oriented organization. We offer an environment that challenges you to learn, to use your imagination and to gain professional qualifications in a company where you are surrounded by individuals pursuing a common goal. Amerisure assists their Partners For Success Agents, insured’s, and claimants to meet their diverse needs with sound, reliable service, benchmarked by stringent performance standards.

We are currently seeking a Senior Adjusters that provides quality investigation and analysis to adjust workers’ compensation claims to proper conclusion. ­Generally works independently, handling the most complex matters, including litigated and non-litigated claims. Represents and advances the success of the organization through their relationships with agents, policyholders and insured.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct 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. 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, Agency OPS and Corporate Claims advised of file status and other matters required.
• Involved in the promotion, marketing and advancement of the company through relationships with our Partner for Success agents and their clients.
• Frequently involved in making presentations, meetings or visits to agents, insurers, policyholders, prospective accounts and other groups related to claims resolution, service or technical issues.
• Successfully complete relevant company?sponsored continuing education as recommended by Claims Department Management.
• Other activities as assigned by management.