Claims Examiner, Sr. jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Casualty Claims Injury Examiner

Who we are:

Bear River Mutual Insurance Company was founded in 1909 and is Utah’s oldest mutual property and casualty insurance company. Headquartered in Murray, Utah, Bear River Mutual is organized as a mutual insurance company and owned by the policyholders. Once people become members of the Bear River Mutual family, they are treated as owners of the Company since, after all, they are.

About the Claims Department.

Our purpose is to fulfill the promise made to our members when involved in an unexpected, covered event. We seek talented individuals wanting an opportunity to make a difference when people need us most.

Build a rewarding career where values count.

Your unique talents and abilities are extremely valuable to us. We are proud of the insurance services we provide our members and seek individuals excited to use their skills to make a difference and contribute to their own and company success.

Job Summary: Insurance professional with a minimum of 3 years’ experience resolving bodily injury, liability claims. Responsible for proactively conducting investigations, evaluating, and negotiating settlements of bodily injuries, and auto claims. Will be the primary contact for customers and other specialists to facilitate the resolution of the claim.

Essential Job Functions:

- Determine coverage and liability

- Proactive communication with customers, and other insurers

- Ability to negotiate effectively with customers, and service providers

- Collect and maintain proper documentation including but not limited to interviews, police reports, scene investigations, medical and wage loss records, etc.

- Review and analyze documentation in support of claim submissions

Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience specific to the Insurance Industry.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

3 years prior personal lines claims handling experience. A demonstrated understanding of good faith claims practices, standard Auto policy coverage, medical terminology, insurance and motor vehicle statutes and tort law as well as Arbitration rules and regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

- Excellent communication skills

- Excellent negotiation skills

- Well organized and attentive to detail

- Ability to resolve conflict amicably

- Reliable and self-directed

- Familiar with the use of operating systems and app’s

- Job Type: Office environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Prior claims handling: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Murray, UT 84107