Acrisure New Jersey is seeking candidates for a Senior Claims Advocate based in our Hasbrouck Heights, NJ office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists clients of the agency in reporting and monitoring of commercial lines claims, which includes taking initial loss notice, getting loss notice to the appropriate insurance company, communicating with insured on adjuster assignment, tracking claims payments, and following the claim until closed by the insurance company.
• Conducts initial reviews of claims for any coverage questions, reviews any denial of coverage for accuracy and acts as a liaison between insured and insurance company adjuster.
• Serves as contact for Adjuster and Insured for claims related issues.
• Refers complex coverage questions to Risk Manager
• Secures loss runs from carriers as requested.
• Prepares claims information for presentations as requested.
• Resolves customer claim issues in coordination with Account Executives and Producers in order to reduce E&O exposure.
• Provides claims packets to customers and prospects as requested.
• Reads policy forms, understanding coverage and questioning carriers when necessary
• Evaluates and challenges claim reserves in accord with industry and claim specific knowledge
• Cooperates with counsel for suit or trial

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• HS Diploma or recognized equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• NJ Property & Casualty Insurance License.
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Adobe Acrobat, and Customer Database Programs (Applied/EPIC experience is helpful).

Other Qualifications:

• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication & grammatical skills.
• Ability to work independently of continuous supervision and achieve a high-level product within requested time constraints.
• Must be able to work as a team member to achieve department goals and overall company goals.
• Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills.
• A positive outlook and desire to learn and grow with us.

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