****ONLY FOR CANDIDATES LOCAL TO BAY AREA, CA Details ID: Sedaa-5279 Title: Claims Investigator, Career- Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid) Rate: 22 hourly to 25 hourly Description: ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING WITHIN CLIENT SERVICE TERRITORY. ROLE IS PRIMARILY REMOTE WITH INFREQUENT HYBRID NECESSITY FOR MEETINGS IN OAKLAND OR SAN RAMON. CLIENT LAPTOP OR VDI WILL BE ISSUED. ANY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER. MILEAGE CA BE EXPENSED WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL IF TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF HOME OFFICE. TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR: Property damage claim handling experience, excellent communication and organizational skills Job Responsibilities Investigate, negotiate, and settle third party property damage. Investigate and report on incidents that may potentially lead to litigation, investigation lawsuits, and reviews tender cases involving contractors and insurance carriers. Conduct interviews with employees and third parties to investigate claims and incidents. Conduct claims data analysis for trending and lessons learned; presents findings to business partners. Review internal CLIENT and external records, files and documents regarding incident investigations, liability and damage evaluation, and claims negotiation and settlements.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience 2 years of experience handling claims investigations -Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record Desired: Certified Insurance Claims Investigator (CICI) California Claims Adjuster license 4 years of experience as a claims investigator or related experience Experience investigating and/or administering bodily injury, property damage, and insurance claims and litigation Utility industry experience Knowledge and understanding of insurance claims, specifically casualty claims adjustment Knowledge and understanding of claims management, investigations, and settlements Knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology Demonstrated ability to interact and engage multiple levels of management, leadership, personnel, and unions within an organization Strong client investigation and resolution skills Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills Strong business and technical composition skills Strong oral communication and presentation skills Proficient computer skills (i.e.: Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and experience with information systems