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Nationwide

Field Claims Specialist II, MD/Auto (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX - WFH)

Salary$63k – $116k
LocationDallas-Fort Worth, TX
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen5d ago
Last seen1d ago
About the company
If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
About the role
Additional Job Description
This is a Field Claims Specialist II, Material Damage work‑from‑home opportunity in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX areawith day/regional travel in a company‑provided vehicle throughout the week in that same area. Responsibilities include onsite and virtual inspections, with opportunities to support additional territories. Occasional overnight travel and CAT duty are required.
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Job Description Summary
Do you have the ability to communicate compassionately and effectively to resolve insurance claims? If so, and if you’d thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your professional growth and development is both encouraged and supported, we want to know more about you!
As a Field Claims Specialist, you’ll investigate, evaluate and resolve material/physical damage of a moderate to severe nature. We’ll count on you to promote and provide exceptional customer service. You’ll be responsible for handling claims according to prescribed authorization and claims best practices.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Deals with all assigned claims, promptly and efficiently, with little or no direction and oversight. Makes decisions within delegated authority as outlined in company policies and procedures. Adheres to high standards of professional conduct consistent with the delivery of superior service.
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Determines proper policy coverages and applies best claims practices to conclude assigned cases according to company guidelines.
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Opens, closes and adjusts reserves in accordance with company practices designed to ensure reserve adequacy. Recommends Special Reserves where necessary in alignment with Corporate Reserving Guidelines. Adheres to file conferencing notification and authority procedures.
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Maintains current knowledge of insurance and applicable product/services; court decisions which may impact the claims function; current guidelines in the claims function; and policy changes and modifications. This may require attendance at various seminars and/or training sessions.
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Maintains current knowledge of local industry repair procedures and local market pricing.
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Submits severe incident reports, reinsurance reports and other information to claims management as needed.
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Partners with Special Investigations Unit and Subrogation to identify fraud and subrogation opportunities.
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Delivers outstanding customer service experience to all internal, external, current and prospective Nationwide customers.
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Mentors less experienced claims associates and assists with training/presentations as assigned by claims management.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Claims Manager. Individual contributor role.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
License/Certification/Designation: State licensing where required. Successful completion of required/applicable claims certification training/classes. Professional development such as IIA or CPCU preferred.
Experience: Three to five years of successful experience in customer service and/or claims handling required. Material/physical damage experience preferred. Related repair industry experience a plus.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of customer service principles, insurance company operations and multiple property casualty insurance lines of business. Material/physical damage repair processes, vendor management, customer service techniques, and all related claims systems. Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to best claims practices. Participation in technical insurance or industry coursework preferred (CPCU, ICAR, ASE). Validated ability to meet customer needs and provide exemplary service by informing customers of the claims process and ensuring a positive customer experience. Confirmed knowledge of insurance contracts and the legal aspects of court procedures affecting legal liability for insurance lines. Knowledge of claims systems. Demonstrated analytical skills needed to make decisions and reach resolutions in such areas as application of coverage to submitted claims, application of laws of jurisdiction to investigation facts, application of policy exclusions and exceptions. Proven ability to establish repair requirements and cost estimates for extensive losses and serves as a subject matter specialist on respective claims projects. Proven organizational skills to effectively prioritize. Demonstrates strong but flexible standards and can act different, can be seen as balanced based on the conflicting demands of the position. Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively communicate and/or collaborate with policyholders, claimants’ attorneys, agents, and general public. Demonstrated leadership capabilities to effectively train, coach, and mentor less experienced associates. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-Exempt)
Working Conditions: Field or office claims environment. May require ability to sit and operate telephone and personal computer for extended periods of time. Able to make physical inspections of accident scenes. Able to climb, balance at various heights, stoop, bend and/or crawl to inspect vehicles and structures. Able to work outside in all types of weather. Must be willing to work irregular hours and to travel with possible overnight requirements. Must be available to work catastrophes (CAT) requiring travel to CAT sites with multiple onsite responsibilities and/or for extended periods of time. Extended and/or non-standard hours as required. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.
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ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Hiring process
Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
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NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Field Claims Specialist II, Material Damage : $62,500.00-$115,500.00The expected starting salary range for Field Claims Specialist II, Material Damage : $62,500.00 - $93,500.00
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