The Bodily Injury Claims Examiner will investigate, reserve, and negotiate resolution of moderate to high exposure third party transportation liability claims of significant value in a self-insured environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed position.
• Conduct investigations to analyze liability exposure, provide reserving recommendations, verify actual damages associated with the loss, and conduct active negotiation for claim resolution.
• Works closely with in-house and external counsel in the management of litigated claim files. Examiner will be required to attend mediations and trials as deemed necessary.
• Prepare in-house reserve and settlement memorandum for committee review.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills through the use of telephone, email, and in-person contact.
• Proficient in the management of the litigation process ensuring timely and cost effective claim resolution.
• Manage a claims inventory in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating persistence and problem solving skills.
• Determine the need for independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners.
• Ability to analyze medical records, litigation documentation and apply applicable state statutory limits.
• Proficient in the operation of a PC, and Risk Management software related software to include Word and Excel.
• This position requires the ability to travel intermittently and up to 25%.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of casualty or bodily injury claims experience preferred.
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What We Do
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America. Werner maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and expedited van; and temperature-controlled. The Werner Logistics portfolio includes truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal, international and final mile services. International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.
