Job Description

Job Announcement: Claims Adjuster

Company: Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation

Location: Montgomery, AL

Company Description

Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation (AMIC) is a leading provider of insurance services and risk management solutions for municipalities across Alabama, with a strong commitment to serving our communities.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a multi-line Claims Adjuster at Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation in Montgomery, AL. A Claims Adjuster is responsible for investigating and handling claims against insured and determines coverage for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages and attempts to effect out-of-court settlement.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess outstanding oral and written communication, professionalism, interpersonal skills and be adept at working autonomously while efficiently handling multiple claims of varying importance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examines claim form, insurance policy and other records to determine insurance coverage.
• Makes prompt contact with insureds, claimants, and/or attorneys.
• Interviews, telephones, or correspond with insureds, claimants, and witnesses. Consults police and hospital records. Inspect property damage and accident scenes to determine the extent of liability, varying method of investigation according to type of claim. Performs social media investigations as necessary.
• Estimates costs of repair, replacement, or compensation.
• Prepare reports of findings and negotiate settlements with insureds, claimants, or claimant attorneys.
• Attends mediation/litigation hearings.
• Revises case reserves in assigned claims files as needed and analyzes potential liability exposure.
• Assists in preparing loss experience reports. 
• Monitors defense counsel on assigned cases.
• Notifies re-insurers on claims as required per reporting criteria.
• Communicate with other internal departments when necessary.
• Travel as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Claims Handling and Insurance skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to work independently on multiple claims of varying priority.
• An associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Property/Casualty Adjuster training and continued education preferred.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan under the Alabama Employees Retirement System (RSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Annual Leave, Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Paid health insurance coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Long Term Disability Insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• Term Life Insurance (eligible after 90 days)
• Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation Insurance

Contact Information for Applicants:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter to carolinec@amicentral.org or mail it to: Caroline Ethridge, Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation - 110 North Ripley Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.

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