Cherokee Insurance Company, a leading casualty insurance provider to the transportation industry is seeking an entry level liability adjuster for our Sterling Heights , MI office. Cherokee Insurance is rated ‘A’ (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Now is your chance to join a team of trained professionals and enhance your skills.
We are seeking detail-oriented individuals with superior customer service and negotiation skills to investigate and process both first- and third-party claims. Liability Adjusters are trained on site and are not required to travel. Based at our Corporate Office, this is an exceptional chance for learning, exposure, and career advancement.
Job Responsibilities :
- Gather accident information and assist the insured to begin the claim process
- Take and organize detailed notes / information from all involved parties
- Ensure that all claims information is accurately input to claims system
- Prepare claim information
- Meet deadlines while making priority adjustments as needed
- Confidently and professionally work well with internal and external customers
- Handle matters according to various state regulatory requirements and respond to issues in a timely, appropriate fashion
- Stay abreast of and utilize claim handling best practices as directed by management and regulatory / professional organizations
- Maintain file communications and associated details to ensure that a complete file is available to the company at all times
After appropriate training and foundational understanding (3 – 6 months), Liability Adjusters will be responsible for :
Determining responsibility, coverages and coverage limitsConsulting with all involved vendors and out of state contracted adjustersReviewing and approving price quotesSettlement negotiationThe ideal candidate will possess the following :
Exceptional communication skills : listening, reading, writing, speakingSolid organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work both independently and in a team-oriented environmentIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong sense of urgencyWillingness to learn and desire for promotion / advancementBachelor’s Degree in business, economics, finance or related fieldSalary and Benefits :
Competitive SalaryMedical / dental benefits401(k)Paid vacationLife InsuranceCollaborative environmentOpportunity for advancement