Swift Transportation · 7 hours ago
Claims Examiner 5
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expSwift Transportation is the largest truckload carrier in America, with a strong emphasis on culture and growth opportunities. The Claims Examiner 5 will manage and resolve complex transportation claims, requiring advanced expertise in liability and litigation processes, while also overseeing claims payments and collaborating with defense counsel.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Authorize and/or approve all claims payments within the delegated authority or within the maximum limits as outlined in company policies and procedures
Determine proper policy coverages and investigate, evaluate, negotiate and equitably settle all assigned claims cases
Make decisions and resolve conflicts in such areas as application of coverages to submitted claims, application of laws of jurisdiction to investigatory facts, application of policy exclusions and exceptions as well as the ability to read and understand contracts, hold harmless and indemnity agreements
Document and establish timely reserves and executes claims payments. Provide recommended action for all claims payments beyond delegated authority
Conduct settlement negotiations with claimants, policy holders and/or their attorneys
Manage and direct the litigation process through retention of counsel and experts to include setting appropriate expectations
Identify and communicate specific claim trends and policy/contract issues to management
Identify fraud and subrogation opportunities
Prepare for and advocates at depositions, trials and mediations for the Company
Collaborate regularly with defense counsel to strategies and formulate plans for defense
May assist in the development, mentoring and/or training of individual team members
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives
Qualification
Required
8+ years' complex claims experience required
2+ years' claims experience in transportation industry required
Must be familiar with legal terminology and able to identify material items
Must be flexible to be on-call 24/7 on rotating basis
Must possess excellent investigative skills with the ability to achieve optimal conflict resolutions
Must possess excellent negotiation skills and be able to appropriately influence and persuade others
Must be able to analyze complex situations
Must possess excellent fact finding skills with ability to gather detailed information
Must be able to effectively manage multiple demands
Must be able to work independently or in a team environment
Bachelors' degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Maintain state licensing where required
Preferred
Successful completion of claims certification schools/classes such as AIC, AEI, ARM, CPCU preferred
Benefits
401k
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Supplemental and Life Insurance
Pet insurance
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Paid training
Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change)
Military Leave
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Company
Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload motor carrier in North America.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-12Acquired
2010-12-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Fitzsimmons
Chief Operating Officer
Kevin Quast
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-01-11
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