Senior Claims Representative

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Summary

The Senior Claims Representative handles complex and mid-to-high exposure bodily injury and property damage claims under Ryder's self-administered liability program. This position investigates and adjusts claims as well as directs defense counsel independent adjusters experts and other vendors in the claims-handling processes.

Essential Functions

• Investigates and adjusts claims as well as directs outside defense counsel independent adjusters experts and other vendors in the claim-handling processes.
• Supervises outside vendors retained for investigations cost containment expert witnesses and litigation management to ensure claims are being handled appropriately according to the applicable jurisdiction.
• Alerts the Claims Manager to changes and proposed changes in laws that could impact Ryder s Liability program.
• Assists Claims Manager in the identification of exposures and recommends solutions.
• On-going interaction with field and operations management legal counsel safety managers customers insurance carriers and third party claimants.
• Interacts with Law Department on significant cases and updates field operations personnel on claims status.
• Recommends and sets reserves to ensure the reserves represent the probable ultimate payout based on documented file developments
• Completes detailed and quality internal reports
• Routinely interacts with primary and excess insurance carriers and re-insurers on file meeting reporting thresholds.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to handle mid to high exposure claims
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Strong commitment to the principles of customer focus
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of all relevant laws and regulations as well as related medical and legal terminology
• Requires strong claim technical skills
• Superior negotiation skills and ability to deal effectively with claimants and plaintiff attorneys

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field
• Five (5) years or more experience in Casualty Claims required
• Adjuster License(s) are a plus

DOT Regulated

No

Applicants from Colorado Connecticut and Washington State:

Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market

data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or

certifications etc.

The salary for this position ranges from $75K to $80K

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits to include medical

prescription dental vision life insurance and disability insurance options as well as

paid time off for vacation illness bereavement family and parental leave and a tax advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

Job Category: Risk Management

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