Claims Representative II - National Accounts
Company: Sentry
Location: Stevens Point
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
A Customer Service Professional position requiring creativity,
empathy, interpersonal skills and a strong desire to assist
customers.
Provides prompt claim investigation, evaluation and settlement or
denial of claims with minor to severe exposures. Provides empathy
and understanding and explains policy coverages and claims
processes to customers. Authorizes payments in accordance with
assigned authority limit. Documents claim files with all pertinent
information and disposition. Responsible for handling claims having
moderately complex negligence, compensability, damage and coverage
issues, such as bodily injury. May include handling low complexity
litigation in some claims niches.This position will be located in
our Stevens Point, WI Office. What You ll Do:Our Claim
Representatives provide superior customer service by conducting
prompt claim investigations, which includes evaluating coverage,
determining liability, and settlement of damages. In addition, you
ll:
- Promptly investigate new commercial claims
- Review coverage forms and contracts to interpret applicable
coverage then communicate the analysis to our customers
- Evaluate the facts and develop and execute plans to resolve
claims
- Document all decisions, correspondences, reports, and
discussions
- Negotiate the settlement of claims with claimants and their
legal counsel
- Pay claims within assigned authority limits
- Interpret coverage and communicate the analysis to our
customers
- Present an overview of specific claims to customers and company
associatesWhat it Takes:
- Bachelor s degree or related experience
- One year of related work experience required
- Knowledge of insurance policies and coverage, claim payment
procedures, insurance regulations, and familiarity with medical and
legal terminology is preferred
- Previous insurance experience and/or coursework are
required
- Analytical skills to review, exercise judgment and evaluate
claims to make sound decisions
- Ability to review and interpret complex and detailed
documents
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Effective computer and math skills beneficialWhat You'll
Receive:At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive
compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you ll
receive.
- Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid
work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to,
Tuesday through Thursday in office. As a Sentry associate, you will
have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In
addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start,
Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
- Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an
office
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight
percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial
future.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry
University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement
program
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the
office as well as Volunteer-Time off
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave,
and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy
lifestyle.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable
giving.About Sentry:We take great pride in making Forbes list of
America s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go
into that honor, many of which contribute to your job
satisfaction.Our bright future is built on a long track record of
success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses
succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust
placed in us, we re one of the largest and financially strongest
mutual insurance companies in the United States. We re rated A+ by
A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.Our headquarters
is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the
United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to
marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment
with opportunities for ongoing professional development and
growth.Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities
await!Joe LarsenTalent Acquisition Specialist...@sentry.comEqual
Employment OpportunitySentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It
is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based
on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age,
marital status, or sexual orientation. Associated topics: auto,
casualty, claim adjuster, claim examiner, damage, fraud, insurance
investigator, investigate, liability, title examiner
Keywords: Sentry, Appleton , Claims Representative II - National Accounts, Other , Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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