Liability Claims Adjuster (Ridgewood)

Overview :

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customer and environmental safety.

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Summary : :

We are seeking a qualified Liability Claims Adjuster to join our team. The Liability Claim Adjuster will investigate insurance claims, examine evidence, and prepare reports. Write and submit comprehensive reports detailing findings from research, interviews, site visits, and policy stipulations. This position will be pivotal in solving problems and recommend solutions to reach the best ethical and financial outcomes.

Essential Job Functions : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. :

Verify that the insurance policies in question exist and examine terms and stipulations as they relate to claims

Conduct interviews with claimants, witnesses, and all involved parties to obtain a full picture of events detailed in each claim

Research the costs of repairing all damages mentioned in the claim, and seek out quotes from mechanics, repair shops, contractors, or similar vendors to compare prices

Examine documentation, police reports, and all other pieces of evidence provided in the claim

Recommend creative solutions to bring to the claims negotiation process

Requirements and Qualifications : :

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

3-5 years of experience in claims management or as an insurance adjuster

Working knowledge of typical industry insurance policies and the claims process

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for speaking with claimants, witnesses, and lawyers throughout the claims process

Strong time-management skills, as some tasks will be time sensitive

Commitment to providing ethical judgment

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Ability and willingness to occasionally travel for site visits

Claims adjuster license (NY, CT)

Advanced industry knowledge

Strong claim negotiations skills

Ability to learn new software quickly

Excellent research skills

Advanced writing skills

Additional Information :

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum : USD $70,000.00 / Yr. Salary Range Maximum : USD $80,000.00 / Yr.