Field Claims Adjuster

The company:

Agents, brokers and direct customers all buy through our platforms, with policy administration on Guidewire. Founded as a farmers' mutual in 1948, the company is now one of the larger mutual insurers in Australia.

Overview:

Harbour Mutual is hiring for the Field Claims unit. Claims come in from policyholders, claimants and agents. You will be employed through our employer-of-record partner in the US, with a local contract and salary paid in USD. You will need some overlap with Australian Eastern time in the mornings. We ship you a laptop and accessories before your first day.

What you'll be doing:

• Order police reports, medical records and expert opinions as needed
• Identify potential fraud and refer files to SIU
• Review policies to confirm coverage and identify exclusions
• Communicate decisions in writing, including coverage position letters
• Manage rental, repair shop and vendor assignments
• Investigate claims by taking recorded statements from insureds, claimants and witnesses
• Pursue subrogation against at-fault parties

Skills and experience:

• 2+ years of claims handling experience
• Working knowledge of auto, property or liability coverage
• Adjuster license in Texas, or able to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Comfortable handling a high caseload with deadlines

Pay and benefits:

The base pay range for this position is $65,000-$76,000 per year. Actual pay depends on experience, skills and location.

• Company laptop
• Two weeks of paid leave at year end
• Home office setup budget
• Flexible hours
• Performance bonus

Harbour Mutual provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Harbour Mutual.