Senior Casualty Adjuster Requisition ID 2024-26232 Job Locations US-OH-Columbus Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Claims Business Unit CUS_Loss Adjusting US Excellence In Everything We Touch Position Summary Under moderate to light supervision, investigates, reserves, negotiates, evaluates and settles casualty claims of complex exposure including fatalities; presents evidence in legal proceedings while maintaining adequate production levels; makes sales calls when requested to do so. Responsibilities Examines claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine coverages. Conducts on-site investigations of claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, by inspecting physical damage, and by comparing claim information with evidence. Sets loss reserves. Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by Crawford. Settles claims by determining insurance carrier's liability, client's instructions and authority levels required by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, issuing settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate. Controls claims costs. Recommends litigation when appropriate. Presents evidence at legal proceedings, producing reports and other documents as evidence. Maintains expected case load. Maintains company reputation and integrity of insurance products by complying with federal and state regulations and service standards. Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education. Makes sales calls by calling on local businesses to solicit new business or to maintain existing clients. May assist and mentor junior adjusters with claims handling. Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct at all times. Participates in special projects or performs duties in other areas as requested. Requirements College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience as a claims adjuster or must have completed Crawford specified adjuster training if no experience. Extensive, substantive experience as a Claims Adjuster; preferred a minimum of 4 years prior claims experience. Must be licensed as required by state and local jurisdictions. Outside adjusters must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record for company vehicle use. Strong attention to detail. Strong analytical and mathematical ability. **Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop will be provided to qualified applicants that meet Crawford & Company's Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screen requirements. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to talk and hear. Ability to see and read. Reaching and manual dexterity for operating computer keyboard. While performing the duties of this position, auto travel may be required. The employee is required to extend hands and arms in various directions in order to handle files and associated paperwork; use hands/fingers in repetitive motion in keyboard usage; use hands/fingers to efficiently utilize a writing instrument. Stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, is relative to office files, etc.. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word is required, as well as the ability to c