New Job Opening: Commercial Trucking PD/Cargo in Mentor, OH

Job Description

Property Damage / Cargo Claims Adjuster

Job Summary

Seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Damage / Cargo Claims Adjuster to join a growing team. This role involves investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving commercial cargo and transportation claims in alignment with company policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial claims, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to claims management.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $67,000–$87,000 annually


• Employment Type: Direct Hire and Temp-to-Hire opportunities available


• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including all necessary equipment provided (laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse, headset).

Responsibilities

• Investigate all aspects of loss, including coverage, liability, and damages.


• Evaluate and negotiate trucking claims, with a focus on cargo/freight claims and first-party physical damage claims.


• Handle complex and high-exposure claims, including directing on-site investigations when necessary.


• Prepare detailed reports and present claim summaries during client reviews.


• Identify subrogation or fraud potential and develop appropriate handling strategies.


• Maintain active state adjuster licensure in relevant jurisdictions.


• Collaborate effectively with insureds, brokers, carriers, surveyors, attorneys, and other stakeholders.


• Work independently while contributing to the broader claims team.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.


• Licensure: Active designated home-state adjuster license; ability to obtain reciprocal licenses as needed.


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of commercial claims experience.
  
  
  • Strong backgrounds in Commercial Auto, Commercial Trucking, Cargo, First-party Physical Damage, or Commercial Transportation Claims.
  
  
  • Direct trucking experience is preferred but not required.
  
  
  
  


• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Strong claims judgment and analytical ability.
  
  
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of approximately 80–120 claims.
  
  
  • Proficiency with claims management software and Microsoft Office.
  
  
  
  


• Preferred: Willingness to work Mountain or Pacific Time business hours.

Note: Candidates with personal auto claims experience or primarily Uber/Lyft claims backgrounds are not a fit for this role.

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