Liability Claims Adjuster

About Canal Insurance

Canal Insurance Company specializes in insurance for commercial trucking and specialty transportation operations. Canal was founded in 1939 and is located in Greenville, South Carolina. At Canal, we recognize that our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We know that happiness and productivity go hand in hand, and to that end, we consciously cultivate a culture that enables us to recruit and retain the very best talent in the business.

Liability Claims Adjuster

Job Summary:   The Liability Claims Adjuster position is responsible for the analysis and adjustment of minor to moderate commercial claims. 

 Major Accountabilities:

1. Verify coverage as new losses are received.
2. Adjust claims on an inside basis including investigating, evaluating, negotiating, documenting, and validating to conclusion within authority level.
3. Work with attorneys assigned in the defense of insured and attend mediations and trials as a representative of the company as needed.
4. Communicate with interested parties (i.e. insured, claimants, agents, attorneys, repair shops, lien holders) as appropriate.
5. Monitor, with management consent, approved independent adjusters and attorneys in the field.
6. Establish and maintain reserves and communicate with management, when appropriate.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Education/Training Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience required or five years of claims handling experience required.  Adjuster’s license required. All internal candidates must have manager approval before submitting an application.   

Experience/Specialized Skills:   Minimum of three years adjuster experience and Bachelor’s degree required, or five years claims handling experience required.  Familiarity with basic insurance and tort law, understanding of basic legal principles and terminology as it relates to insurance operations and knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures required.  Intermediate computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, e-mail) required. 

Special Considerations:

Physical Requirements: Constant use of vision, hearing, and communication (oral and written in person and via telephone).  Frequent concentration, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and grasping.  Occasional bending, kneeling and lifting (up to 25 lbs.).  Heavy use of computer and office equipment.

Travel/Hours of Service:  Occasional travel may be required.  Periodic work outside of standard business hours or on weekends may be required.