Claims Specialist II @ Mercury Insurance
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Overview
Join an amazing team at Mercury Insurance, recognized for achievements and culture, including Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers for 2024. This role offers 8 weeks of paid training starting 12/1 and a fixed schedule of 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:45pm PST) after training. This is a work-from-home position requiring a dedicated, distraction-free workspace.
Responsibilities
If you’re passionate about helping people restore their lives when the unexpected happens, the Claims Specialist II role at Mercury Insurance is for you. Key responsibilities include:
- Customer Interaction and Claims Process Management: Explain coverage details, set reserves, arrange inspections, and manage rental authorizations.
- Investigation and Evidence Gathering: Use various communication methods to obtain information, review law enforcement reports, and gather evidence.
- Risk Assessment and File Management: Identify high-risk files and escalate suspected fraud cases.
- Bodily Injury Claims Management: Analyze medical records, negotiate, and settle moderate claims.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinate with various internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Team Collaboration: Work with team members to address shared customer needs.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), 6 months’ customer service experience in a high-volume environment, and 6-12 months’ claims adjusting experience (preferred). Prior remote work experience is a plus.
Skills & Abilities
Key skills include strong written and verbal communication, active listening, decision-making, analytical thinking, multitasking, organization, and exceptional customer service. Proficiency in MS Office and various computer systems is required.
Preferred Attributes
A natural curiosity, desire to learn, leadership potential, and a commitment to career development are beneficial.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to maintain a sedentary position for extended periods, communicate electronically, and occasionally perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and reaching.
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance has a 60+ year history of helping people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events. The company values diversity, rewards talent with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and offers extensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, education and professional development opportunities, and more.
Perks And Benefits
Enjoy competitive compensation, work-from-home flexibility, paid time off, incentive bonuses, comprehensive insurance plans, retirement savings plan, and various other professional and personal growth benefits.
Compensation
Hourly rates vary by geographic location: $29.33, $26.92, or $24.52 per hour. Annual salary range is USD $43,382.00 - USD $75,982.00.
Key skills/competency
- Customer Service
- Claims Processing
- Investigation
- Risk Assessment
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- Remote Work
How to Get Hired at Mercury Insurance
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Mercury Insurance: Learn about their awards, culture, and remote work setup.
- Customize Your Resume: Highlight claims adjusting and customer service expertise.
- Emphasize Technical Skills: Detail your experience with MS Office and claims systems.
- Prepare for Behavioral Interviews: Focus on decision-making and teamwork stories.
- Follow Application Guidelines: Ensure your application addresses key responsibilities.