Transportation / Logistics
Stevens Transport Hiring for Casualty Claims Manager (commercial auto liability) Job at Dallas, TX Full Time
THE COMPANY: Since 1980, Stevens Transport has remained the primary choice of the Fortune 500 for delivery of perishable items and is the largest family-owned and operated climate-controlled freight company in Texas. Family is a top priority at Stevens and those values are integrated into everything we do, every day. Our award-winning service and reputation paired with state-of-the-art equipment has made us the pioneer of the industry.
Stevens Transport Corporate offices as well as it’s many departments and family of companies, reside on a massive 75-acre campus just East of Dallas. As a debt free, multimodal logistics conglomerate, Stevens Transport injects unmatched integrity into a corporate business model that reflects a track record of consistent growth and success. As “America’s Trucking Family” and one of the nation’s premier employers, we understand that our biggest “assets” are our people that support the continuous growth.
If you are looking to continue with a rewarding career in Transportation & Logistics, come join the over 750 corporate family members with an exciting opportunity waiting for you!!
THE ROLE: With guidance from the VP of Risk Management, the Casualty Claims Manager has an adjusting background and is an experienced individual responsible for directly handling complex, high dollar claims on behalf of a large refrigerated truckload carrier. This hands-on position requires approx. ten years of casualty adjusting experience with at least five years of multi-feature, complex bodily injury claims and litigation, and previous oversight of independent adjusters. Comparable experience, training and education will be reviewed.
The successful candidate must be willing to handle all levels of claims and interact directly with our drivers, claimants, claims adjusters, other department personnel, and mid-level and senior management. The position is located in Dallas, Texas.
*not a workers compensation position*
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Loss assessment
- Ability to get work done through others
- Effective communication skills (including listening, writing clearly, giving constructive feedback, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and scheduling of work for timely completion
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Managing liability issues surrounding commercial motor vehicular accidents with regard to physical losses and bodily injury losses
- Conducting initial and follow up contact with claimants, insurance companies, attorneys, and other relevant parties
- Assisting local law enforcement and adjusters on the scene of an incident, to include arranging site inspection, obtaining photos, conducting interviews, etc.
- Ordering police reports and other records from ISO database and other sources to determine facts and prior accident information
- Recording and documenting all information in company systems
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 5+ years in the operation of risk management programs
- Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Property and Casualty or Multi-Lines Adjuster License, required at the time of hire
HIGHLY BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced knowledge of commercial vehicle and/or casualty insurance claims investigation experience
Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.
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