Claims Adjuster I

## Description

**Claims Adjuster I/II (Mid-Level) — Auto Liability**

**Department:** Claims **Reports To:** Claims Manager **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Location:** McDonough, Georgia

**About the Role**

We are seeking an experienced Claims Adjuster to manage a caseload of auto liability claims from first notice of loss through resolution. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of liability claims-handling experience and demonstrates strong investigative, negotiation, and file-documentation skills. **Cargo claims experience is strongly preferred** and will be given priority consideration, as this role may support a book of business involving motor carrier and cargo liability exposures.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve auto liability claims of moderate to high complexity, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company best practices.
• Conduct timely and thorough investigations, including scene inspections, witness interviews, and coordination with independent adjusters, engineers, and other experts as needed.
• Analyze liability and damages; issue reserve recommendations in accordance with authority level.
• Negotiate settlements directly with claimants, attorneys, and third parties within assigned settlement authority.
• Evaluate and process cargo liability claims, including analysis of bills of lading, cargo insurance policies, Carmack Amendment exposure, and interline/broker liability issues (where applicable).
• Maintain accurate, well-documented claim files, including timely diary management, status updates, and reserve adjustments.
• Identify subrogation, salvage, and fraud indicators, and refer files appropriately.
• Communicate claim status and resolution strategy clearly to policyholders, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

## Qualifications
**Required Qualifications**

• 3–5 years of liability claims adjusting experience, primarily auto liability (commercial auto experience a plus).
• Active adjuster license(s) as required by state(s) of operation, or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.
• Strong working knowledge of liability investigation techniques, coverage analysis, and negotiation strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong file documentation habits.
• Proficiency with claims management systems (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, or similar) and standard MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a diverse caseload under time-sensitive deadlines.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• **Prior cargo claims experience**, including familiarity with:
• Carmack Amendment liability and federal motor carrier regulations
• Bills of lading, cargo insurance policies, and broker/carrier liability distinctions
• Freight loss and damage claim handling, subrogation, and recovery processes
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry designations such as AIC, SCLA, or similar (preferred, not required).

Experience working with transportation, logistics, or trucking-focused insureds.

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