Field Property Claims Specialist (Salina, KS) Job at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Salina, KS

A $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS will be given to all external candidates hired into this role. The bonus is paid in the first pay period after 30 days of employment.

Territory: Salina, KS

This is a work-from-home position with travel to policy locations (2-3 days a week on average). The selected individual must reside in the respective territory.

Not required but highly preferred:

  • Strong customer service competency
  • Construction/Contractor experience - general understanding of buildings and properties (HVAC, Roofing, Remodeling, Renovation, Home Inspection)
  • Prior claims handling experience
  • Xactimate experience is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handles all assigned claims promptly and effectively, with little to no direction and oversight. Makes decisions within delegated authority as outlined in company policies and procedures.
  • Determines proper policy coverages and applies appropriate claims practices to resolve cases in alignment with company guidelines.
  • Opens, closes and adjusts reserves according to company practices to ensure reserve adequacy. Adheres to file conferencing notification and authority procedures.
  • Maintains current knowledge of insurance and applicable product/services; court decisions which may impact the claims function; current guidelines; and policy changes and modifications. This may require attending various seminars and training sessions.
  • Maintains current knowledge of local industry repair procedures and local market pricing.
  • Submits severe incident reports, reinsurance reports and other information to claims management as needed.
  • Partners with Special Investigations Unit and Subrogation to identify fraud and subrogation opportunities. Assists or prepares files for lawsuit, trial, or subrogation.
  • Initiates and conducts follow-ups through proficient use of claims and other related business systems.
  • Delivers an outstanding customer service experience to all internal, external, current and prospective Nationwide customers. Adheres to high standards of professional conduct while providing delivery of outstanding claim's service.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Claims Manager. Individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

License/Certification/Designation: State licensing where required. Successful completion of required/applicable claims certification training/classes.

Experience: Three to five years of related property claims experience. Experience in a customer service environment, including flexible work schedules and extended work hours preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Always following CDC guidelines.

Work Location: On the road




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