Job Description
Property Damage / Cargo Claims Adjuster
Job Summary
Seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Damage / Cargo Claims Adjuster to join a growing team. This role involves investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving commercial cargo and transportation claims in alignment with company policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial claims, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to claims management.
Compensation Package
Salary Range: $67,000–$87,000 annually
Employment Type: Direct Hire and Temp-to-Hire opportunities available
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including all necessary equipment provided (laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse, headset)
Responsibilities
- Investigate all aspects of loss, including coverage, liability, and damages.
- Evaluate and negotiate trucking claims, with a focus on cargo/freight claims and first-party physical damage claims.
- Handle complex and high-exposure claims, including directing on-site investigations when necessary.
- Prepare detailed reports and present claim summaries during client reviews.
- Identify subrogation or fraud potential and develop appropriate handling strategies.
- Maintain active state adjuster licensure in relevant jurisdictions.
- Collaborate effectively with insureds, brokers, carriers, surveyors, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
- Work independently while contributing to the broader claims team.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Licensure: Active designated home-state adjuster license; ability to obtain reciprocal licenses as needed.
Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of commercial claims experience. Strong backgrounds in Commercial Auto, Commercial Trucking, Cargo, First-party Physical Damage, or Commercial Transportation Claims. Direct trucking experience is preferred but not required.
Skills: Strong claims judgment and analytical ability. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of approximately 80–120 claims. Proficiency with claims management software and Microsoft Office.
Preferred: Willingness to work Mountain or Pacific Time business hours.
Note: Candidates with personal auto claims experience or primarily Uber/Lyft claims backgrounds are not a fit for this role.
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