Claims Specialist

Description

• Resolve and negotiate claims recovery of repair and replacement costs on third-party cable/fiber and utility damages across multiple state lines, via phone, email, and letters.
• Work directly with liable parties’ insurance providers to defend and negotiate claims settlements.
• Collaborate with claims departments and management of liable parties, from small businesses to large corporations to municipalities.
• Learn, understand, and be able to utilize state dig laws and statutes, 811 excavator requirements, NESC standards, CGA guidelines, etc.
• Develop a professional working relationship with damaging parties, on-site field investigators, management, and other personnel.
• Conduct 40-50 inbound/outbound calls daily, approximately 2-2.5 hours of total talk time throughout the day. 
• Enter notes and documentation throughout the recovery process into the company’s proprietary Claims Database Tool.
• Use a calendar and diary system to coordinate handling claims to be worked twice weekly.
• Follow advanced claim handling procedures as detailed by the OPD Claims Manager.
• Use photographs, narratives, job costs, site sketches, locate tickets, and other components on-site field investigators provide to visualize and understand the damage scene to defend liability accurately.
• Participate in weekly department meetings to discuss individual and team recovery tactics, strategies, and goals.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the entire PRG claims recovery process.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adapt to new software and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on professional phone and email correspondence.
• Familiarity with the construction, cable, or utility locate industries is advantageous.
• Understanding of B2B construction, claims management, recovery, or insurance claim negotiation and settlement processes is preferred.
• Ideally, 3–5 years of experience in claims, recovery, and/or the insurance industry.
• College education is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan, with company match after 1 year
• Short-term disability coverage after 1 year
• Paid time off and holidays
• Additional perks such as company-paid life insurance, and other supplemental insurances available