Farmers Insurance hiring Bristol West Claims Representative Trainee (East Coast) in Pennsylvania, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

We are Farmers!We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.

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Workplace: Hybrid ( )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Details

• Start Date: July 15th 2024
• Starting Pay: $24.32 - $26.29, depending on geographical location and experience
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm EST
• Paid Training: 8-10 Weeks, Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm EST
• Location: Must reside on the East Coast

Job SummaryParticipates in Bristol West Personal Lines Auto Claims training program to learn basic policies, practices, procedures, and strategies needed to become a Claims Representative (Claims Adjuster). Trains to handle low to moderately complex claims promptly, proactively, and with a sense of urgency. Performs work under the guidance and supervision of a trainer. Trainee is required to pass an exam at certain phases of the training program. Trainees who successfully complete this training program may be placed into a Claims Representative role of equivalent salary grade.

Essential Job FunctionsIn a supervised learning environment, trains to adjust low to moderately complex claims:

• Learns skills such as conducting thorough investigations, establishing damages, determining liability, negotiating settlements, making claim payments, confirming policy coverage, and explaining claim determination to parties incident to the claim.
• Works in electronic claim files to handle assigned claims within designated authority.
• Learns to manage diaries, update claim files and move them to closure according to established procedures and job aids provided for training purposes.
• Trains to review claimant photos of vehicles and property to assess claim related damage.
• Learns to estimate repair or replacement costs.
• Learns to determine and report on subrogation potential.
• Reports theft, fraud, and arson losses as required by state and industry regulations.
• Trains to interact professionally and courteously with stakeholders including policyholders, claimants, agents, witnesses, repair facilities, contractors, police and fire departments, state and country fraud and arson specialists, special investigators, attorneys, medical professionals and other persons incident to the investigation and processing of claims.
• Acts as a representative of the company.
• Seeks to grow job knowledge and incorporates new information into daily tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical ActionsThis role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Physical EnvironmentThis position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred. Other: Must obtain adjusters license in states where required.

Experience RequirementsSome experience in insurance or a related customer-focused field preferred. Claims experience preferred.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• NY/ DC Only: $23.54 - $39.82
• Albany County: $25.04 - $34.43
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

Job Location(s): US - FL, US - CT, US - MD, US - ME, US - NC, US - NH, US - NJ, US - PA, US - RI, US - SC East Coast OnlyAnticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

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