Adjuster PIP - Consultant Casualty Claims
The Adjuster PIP - Consultant Casualty Claims manages a caseload of moderately complex casualty claims from intake through resolution, conducting investigations, assessing liability, negotiating settlements, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication to ensure compliant and fair claim handling while mentoring junior staff and supporting subrogation efforts.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Adjuster PIP - Consultant Casualty Claims to manage a caseload of moderately complex casualty claims from intake through resolution. This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid schedule (typically two days in the office).
- Manage a caseload of moderately complex casualty claims from intake to final resolution.
- Conduct investigations, assess liability, and apply comparative negligence and state-specific regulations.
- Negotiate settlements within delegated authority and escalate as needed.
- Set reserves, authorize payments, and exercise financial judgment within authority limits.
- Use claims systems and data tools to document activity, manage files, and improve processing efficiency.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with claimants, insureds, legal representatives, and third parties.
- Identify and refer potentially suspicious claims to the Special Investigations Unit.
- Support subrogation and risk-transfer opportunities when appropriate.
- Handle indemnity, medical, and basic arbitration/mediation tasks with supervisory support.
- Mentor and share best practices with more junior claim handlers.
- Attend required training and maintain applicable state adjuster licenses.
Minimum Qualifications
- Typically 1–4 years of relevant claims handling experience (casualty or bodily injury experience preferred).
- Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, appropriate state adjuster licenses for the jurisdictions handled.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Solid analytical reasoning, sound judgment, and strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with basic computer tools and common business software (MS Office suite and web-based claims systems).
- Demonstrated customer-centric approach and ability to handle sensitive communications professionally.
- Familiarity with insurance products, claims processes, and common negotiation tactics for moderately complex claim resolution.
Nice to Have / Professional Competencies
- Experience collaborating with underwriting, legal, and outside counsel.
- Demonstrated digital fluency: ability to use data tools to improve workflow and decision-making.
- Prior experience supporting subrogation or risk transfer.
- Prior mentorship or training experience with entry-level adjusters.
Location & Schedule
- Location: Howell, Michigan (hybrid role — typically two days in the office).
- Employment type: Full-time, exempt.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated (per-source) salary: approximately $52,541 per year (estimate shown on source listing). Actual pay will vary with experience, location, and qualifications.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements, and other programs to support wellbeing and professional development.
- Additional compensation opportunities (bonuses, long-term incentives) may be available depending on role and location.
Equal Employment & Accommodations
Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process — requests should be discussed with the hiring team as part of the process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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