Kemper

Casualty Claims Adjuster

Kemper
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,900 - $102,900 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investigating and negotiating bodily injury and uninsured motorist claims, with a comprehensive understanding of insurance policies and relevant state laws. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for effective claim resolution and stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Casualty Claim ExperienceNegotiation StrategiesInsurance Policy AnalysisAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Investigate, evaluate, and negotiate attorney-represented bodily injury and uninsured motorist claims of varying complexity
  • Conduct investigations of represented casualty, physical, and property damage claims using investigative tools and established claims and state regulatory guidelines
  • Develop strategies to resolve coverage, liability, injury, and property damage issues
  • Examine policy provisions, endorsements, and records to verify coverage and make financial decisions within authority limits
  • Develop and implement negotiation strategies with insureds, claimants, attorneys, body shop personnel, medical providers, and other parties
  • Analyze represented bodily injury claims, research statutory provisions and case law, examine points of impact and damage, obtain medical reports and releases, document treatment history, and develop settlement strategies
  • Document claim progression and set bodily injury reserves
  • Attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trials, trials, and other legal proceedings as needed
  • Mentor and train staff
  • Collaborate with various departments to move claims toward final resolution
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of three years of casualty claim experience in the auto insurance industry
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite products and web-based applications
  • Must obtain and maintain state required licensing, where applicable
  • Initiative, sound judgement, and discretion
  • Comprehensive understanding of insurance policies and knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations governing auto insurance claims
  • Time management skills ensuring deadlines are met for claim resolution
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate claim information, assess damages, and make informed decisions regarding liability and settlement amounts
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with various stakeholders
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong negotiation skills for resolving disputes and reaching agreements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k)
  • Opportunities for personal development
  • Professional challenge
  • Healthy work-life balance

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Hard Skills
Bodily Injury Claims InvestigationCoverage AnalysisSettlement Strategy DevelopmentClaim DocumentationStatutory Research
Soft Skills
InitiativeSound JudgementTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDiscretion
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteWeb-Based Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
State Required Licensing
Industry Keywords
Auto InsuranceClaims ResolutionRegulatory GuidelinesLiability AssessmentMedical Reports