For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Auto Liability team is currently seeking a Sr. Adjuster in our Itasca, IL - Southfield, MI - Howell, MI - Richmond, VA or Worcester, MA location.

The Hanover Insurance Group has adopted a Hybrid work model that allows for 2 or 3 days of remote work each week with the balance of time being in the office to engage with peers and managers to continue to develop a strong culture.

This is a full time, exempt role.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Fully responsible for the analysis, investigation, evaluation, negotiation and resolution of complex claims requiring thorough investigations including telephone contacts with the involved parties; technical expertise and complex analysis. Claim assignments are regional and may involve both personal and commercial customers.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate claims of minimal to moderate complexity using discretion and independent judgment in claim handling.
• Be responsible for some to all aspects of each claim, including informal hearings, arbitrations and small claims litigation and maintaining a high level of productivity, confidentiality, and customer service.
• Handle claims that will involve moderate complexity, severity and exposures, complex personal and commercial inside.
• Implement and coordinate the most effective management techniques to mitigate loss and expense payments.
• Work within specific limits and authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity.
• Possess functional knowledge and skills reflective of fully competent practitioner.
• May provide training and mentoring to adjusters.
• Have or secure and maintain appropriate state adjuster license(s) and continuing education credits.

You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Prior Bodily Injury claims handling experience 4 years
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Promotes and facilitates free and open communication
• Understanding of applicable statutes, regulations, and case law
• Thinks critically and anticipates, recognizes, identifies, and develops solutions to problems in a timely manner
• Easily adapts to new or different changing situations, requirements, or priorities

This job posting provides cursory examples of some of the job duties associated with this position. The examples provided are not complete, and the position may entail other essential and job-related functions and responsibilities that employees will be required to perform.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)