Latham - Claims Assistant I

Overview:

to support the Claim Assistant I.

Responsibilities:

With coaching and oversight from Supervisor:

• Performs general maintenance /data entry in the claim files
• Assists adjusters in contacting insureds or other involved persons to obtain missing

• Performs financial activities to include, but not limited to, issuing payments, request

• Receives and/or returns telephone calls and emails as directed by claims adjuster
• Generate letters from system/templates
• Complete state forms, other jurisdictional requirements and EDI, where applicable
• Coordinate and handle mailing requests to include, but not limited to, standard,

• Submit referrals for various services
• Performs other functional duties as assigned.
• Whether directly or indirectly interacting with customers, ensures quality and timely

• Develop some critical thinking and decision-making skills to gather, assess, analyze,

• Demonstrates ability to learn technical processes and learn from mistakes in order to

• Perform tasks as assigned with an acceptable error rate.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, gains their respect and

• Adhere to any compliance changes as directed by your supervisor.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Ability to take direction and make sound business decisions
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Professional telephone demeanor and good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of business technology
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred:

• Some college
• Prior experience in a claims department or related experience

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.