Claims Representative Lauderdale, FL

This job is with Florida Farm Bureau which is the Florida state office for Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and we currently have an opening for a Claims Representative in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This position is responsible for resolving damage and injury claims caused by or incurred by insureds. Starting salary of $53,800 with a company car. We offer many benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, Extended Illness Leave, Pension and matching 401K.

• Investigate, validate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle all claims as assigned.
• Submit reserve recommendations on assigned claims.
• Communicate with the public regarding procedures, problems, and coverages.
• Negotiate fair settlement with individual claimants or Attorneys.
• Maintain claim files and follow departmental reporting procedures.
• Report risk reviews to the Underwriting department.
• Participate in training and continuing education courses as requested or required.
• Prepare estimates on auto and property losses.

• Strong Verbal communication & listening skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Possesses strong product knowledge
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituent
• Possesses strong technical aptitude
• Ability to work with mathematical operations related to daily tasks.