Liability Adjuster

Liability Adjuster

Exercises independent discretion and judgement in claims handling involving complex liability issues, to include coverage issues and minor injury claims. The successful candidate will work from home within the Silver Spring Branch territory which includes Maryland and DC or nearby. Candidates with bodily injury experience preferred.

Conducts investigations, evaluate and make recommendations regarding coverage and liability. Sets and maintains reserves. Obtains documents to establish the value of claims and negotiates settlement or declines claim. Documents files and submits final report. Identifies subrogation opportunities and initiates appropriate action. Negotiates with all parties, or their representatives, within designated authority. Completes required training. Trains and mentors. Travel for training may be required.

The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Values Diversity, Nimble Learning, Self-Development, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Cultivates Innovation, Information Management Skills, Instills Trust, Optimizes Work Processes (IC), Job-Specific Knowledge, Ensures Accountability, Decision Quality.

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements : High school diploma or equivalent and two years of claims or customer service experience, preferably with casualty claims, required. Equivalent educational experience will be considered. Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Appropriate license as required by state.

Physical Requirements : Lifting / Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (