What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Representative I-Ft. Lauderdale, FL position at SFBCIC?
This job is with Florida Farm Bureau which is the Florida state office for Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and we currently have an opening for a Claims Representative in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This position is responsible for resolving damage and injury claims caused by or incurred by insureds. Starting salary of $53,800 with a company car. We offer many benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, Extended Illness Leave, Pension and matching 401K.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Investigate, validate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle all claims as assigned.
• Submit reserve recommendations on assigned claims.
• Communicate with the public regarding procedures, problems, and coverages.
• Negotiate fair settlement with individual claimants or Attorneys.
• Maintain claim files and follow departmental reporting procedures.
• Report risk reviews to the Underwriting department.
• Participate in training and continuing education courses as requested or required.
• Prepare estimates on auto and property losses.
SKILLS/ABILITY
• Strong Verbal communication & listening skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Possesses strong product knowledge
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituent
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Ability to work with mathematical operations related to daily tasks.
Salary : $53,800