Claims Representative II

A Customer Service Professional position requiring creativity, empathy, interpersonal skills and a strong desire to assist customers.

Provides prompt claim investigation, evaluation and settlement or denial of claims with minor to severe exposures. Provides empathy and understanding and explains policy coverages and claims processes to customers. Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit. Documents claim files with all pertinent information and disposition. Responsible for handling claims having moderately complex negligence, compensability, damage and coverage issues, such as bodily injury. May include handling low complexity litigation in some claims niches.

This position has the potential to work remotely from their home office.

What You'll Do

As a Claims Representative II, you’ll ensure the delivery of quality claim service to our customers, and other parties to a claim, while protecting the assets of Sentry. You’ll do this by:

• Conduct coverage investigations and confirming coverage exists
• Investigating and gathering information about claims by contacting all parties involved
• Documenting all decisions, correspondences, reports and discussions
• Determining liability and setting reserves
• Evaluating bodily injury claims, both attorney represented and pro-per
• Evaluating your investigations to make decisions about the claims
• Learning about determining if subrogation exists and taking steps necessary for recovery
  
  

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of related work experience required, bodily injury experience preferred
• Knowledge of insurance policies and coverage, claim payment procedures and familiarity with medical terminology
• Able to make sound decisions while using good judgment in evaluating claims
• Able to review and interpret complex and detailed documents such as contracts, medical reports and insurance regulations
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Personal computer and math skills beneficial
• Ability to pass the required coursework applicable to job duties
  
  

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Work remotely from your home office.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
• In the state of Colorado, based on experience and qualifications, the annual salary range is as follows: $62,160 - $85,470
• In the state of California, based on experience and qualifications, the annual salary range is as follows: $68,080 - $93,610
  
  

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Joe Larsen

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Joe.larsen@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.