Sr. Casualty Claims Representative

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Handle moderate to complex casualty claims independently, including Construction Defect, General Liability (Injury and Property Damage), Commercial Transportation, and Auto Bodily Injury claims. 

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations.  Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (West Bend, Madison, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule.  Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.  

At West Bend, we believe claims handling is more than managing files. It's about helping customers navigate challenging situations while delivering expertise, sound judgment, and exceptional service. We're looking for an experienced claims professional to independently manage complex casualty claims and serve as a trusted technical resource within our claims organization.

What You'll Do

Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve moderate to highly complex casualty claims from initial loss through final disposition. This role handles a diverse and challenging caseload that may include:

• Construction Defect claims
• General Liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage
• Commercial Transportation and Trucking claims
• Commercial and Personal Auto Bodily Injury claims
• High-exposure and litigated casualty losses

You'll independently evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and claim exposure while ensuring compliance with policy provisions, legal requirements, and department standards. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough investigations and analyzing evidence to support claim decisions
• Evaluating policy coverage, liability, damages, and risk exposure
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate claim reserves
• Negotiating settlements and resolving complex claims efficiently and effectively
• Managing litigated files and partnering with defense counsel on claim strategy
• Preparing reservation of rights, coverage position, and denial letters
• Reviewing contracts, indemnification agreements, and risk transfer provisions
• Collaborating with insureds, claimants, attorneys, expert vendors, law enforcement, and other stakeholders
• Analyzing accident reports, driver records, electronic logging data, medical records, and other claim documentation
• Serving as a technical resource and mentor to team members by providing guidance, coaching, and training
• Delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining quality, audit, and compliance standards

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Significant experience handling casualty claims, including complex bodily injury exposures
• Prior commercial trucking and transportation claims experience preferred
• Experience managing litigated files and working directly with attorneys
• Strong coverage analysis, liability evaluation, and investigative skills
• Advanced knowledge of policy interpretation, contracts, risk transfer, and indemnification agreements
• Sound negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex claims while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Insurance designations or coursework such as CPCU, AIC, AINS, ARM, SCLA, or similar professional education are a plus

Why You'll Love It Here

You'll join a collaborative team that values expertise, supports professional growth, and trusts you to make an impact. Here, you'll tackle meaningful and challenging claims, serve as a technical leader for others, and help deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Share in Our Success

At West Bend, we believe great work should be rewarded. In addition to competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, eligible employees can earn an annual Performance Bonus Plan payout of up to 18% of base salary, based on both company and individual performance. When you help drive our success, you'll share in the rewards.

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The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000.   

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:   

• Medical & Prescription Insurance  

• Health Savings Account  

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance  

• Short and Long Term Disability  

• Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability   

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match  

• Pet Insurance  

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates 

• Bonus eligible based on performance  

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.