Job Description

TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

About the Role

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Claims Adjuster working out of our office in Des Moines, Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and negotiate liability and physical damage claims for loss or damages in an attempt to minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses against the company.
• Maintains paperless and computer files on all current liability, property and physical damage claims.
• Oversees correspondence and direction when dealing with outside adjusters.
• Interviews and/or corresponds with claimant and witnesses, consults police and hospital personnel, inspects property damage to determine extent of company’s liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance.
• Estimates cost of repairs, replacement or compensation.
• Prepares reports of findings and negotiates settlement with claimants and insurance companies.
• Assists in managing subrogation and litigated claims.
• Sets and monitors case reserves.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with 1 - 3 years claims experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) products.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment and tolerate stress.
• Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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