Senior Claims Specialist

Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing and currently serve more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Our strength comes from a single-minded focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long-term customer relationships. Summit is who you turn to reputed company you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities. Our field team members are located in every state in which we operate. Summit is a member of the reputed company where our highest goal is for reputed company employees to feel included, respected, and empowered to reputed company at their best. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Manages an inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability. Plans and conducts claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages. Determines and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves reputed company prescribed authority. May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials. Conveys moderately reputed company information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners. Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner. Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including reputed company correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements. Performs other duties as assigned. The person hired for this position will work out of the Gainesville, GA office which offers a hybrid work environment (4 days in office, 1 day remote) or will work remotely in the following states: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee #LI-Remote Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a reputed company field or equivalent experience. Experience: Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling. Completion of or continuing reputed company toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC). Scope of Job/Qualifications: Works reputed company significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and reputed company negotiations. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This job is non-exempt in California and Washington Company: SCI Summit Consulting, LLC Salary Range: $69,600.00 -$92,400.00 Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. *Excludes seasonal employees and interns. Apply To This Job