Commercial Cargo Claims Specialist

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Commercial Cargo Adjuster
Salary: $29.51/hr. - $45.28/hr. - commensurate with experience and location

• This position will be 4 days in the Houston office **

Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Cargo Adjuster to investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex cargo claims across multiple states. This role requires deep expertise in commercial trucking operations, cargo liability laws, and policy interpretation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling high-exposure claims, negotiating settlements, and analyzing intricate coverage issues. This individual must possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage claims involving multimodal transport, contractual disputes, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Investigate cargo loss or damage claims by consulting witnesses, reviewing police reports, and gathering supporting evidence.
Analyze policy coverage, bills of lading, and contracts of carriage to determine liability and claim validity.
Evaluate complete claims involving commercial trucking operations, regulatory compliance, and high-value cargo losses.
Negotiate fair claim settlements with policyholders, shippers, carriers, and third-party entities while mitigating company exposure.
Oversee claims payment processes to ensure timely and accurate disbursement to policyholders.
Identify and pursue subrogation opportunities to recover losses from responsible parties.
Collaborate with legal teams on disputed or litigated claims, providing detailed documentation and case analysis.
Stay updated on cargo liability laws, industry trends, and best practices to enhance claims-handling processes.
ADHERES to GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles.
MEETS attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.
Requirements

• Must have insurance commercial cargo experience - 1 year minimum
• Must hold an active Insurance adjusters license and ability to obtain/maintain additional licenses as needed .
• Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing and speaking
• Must be able to speak in a professional manner by telephone
• Must be able to attain and maintain the required licenses issued by the insurance departments of various states
• Must be able to handle heavy call volume in a fast paced work environment, resolve complex business problems and handle complicated customer issues
• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
• Must be able to work varying schedules to meet staffing or phone volume needs

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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