Senior Claims Examiner

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Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to investigate, evaluate and resolve complex personal injury, product liability and property damage general liability claims against Lowe's and/or its subsidiaries in a manner consistent with the Lowe's objectives and values. This position is responsible for gathering appropriate information, evaluating alleged damages, determining liability and compensability, negotiating settlements, and reporting obtained information.
What You Will Do

• Investigates, evaluates and resolves complex personal injury, product liability, and property damage general liability claims against the Company and/or its subsidiaries in a manner consistent with the Company's objectives and values
• Gathers appropriate information, evaluates alleged damages, determining liability and compensability and negotiating settlements and reporting obtained information
• Collaborates with other claims examiners on a team, focusing on bodily injury or property damage in a particular jurisdiction, acting as a leader for the team of Claims Examiners by integrating Lowe's culture, team training, and jurisdiction-specific training into the on-boarding process
• Conducts investigations of claims by interviewing claimants and witnesses, obtaining official reports, and by comparing claim information with evidence
• Serves as an escalation point for Claims Examiners on issues that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by the Claims Examiner, this position investigates complaints made by customers or stores against claims examiners
• Maintains a functional knowledge of the relevant laws and legal principles in order to resolve claims
• Works consistently with Store Operations, Human Resources, and Loss Prevention to resolve claims in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining adequate production s and while fulfilling reasonable customer service expectations
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information as required
• Settles claims within his/her authority and in an appropriate manner consistent with Lowe's objectives and values by determining liability, by obtaining demands and making offers to claimants, requesting settlement checks, making filings with regulatory agencies, and disposing of salvage, pursuing subrogation when appropriate
• Controls claim costs, provides excellent customer service and resolves complaints to the satisfaction of the customer
• Complies with federal and state regulations and service standards

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 6 Years Experience as a Claims Examiner or materially relevant knowledge, skills and abilities from other professions (e.g., loss prevention, customer service, investigative experience, legal experience, property estimating experience)

Preferred Skills/Education

• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• 4 Years Experience as a Claims Examiner or materially relevant knowledge, skills and abilities from other professions (e.g., loss prevention, customer service, investigative experience, legal experience, property estimating experience)
• 2 Years Experience as a Claims Examiner or materially relevant knowledge, skills and abilities from other professions (e.g., loss prevention, customer service, investigative experience, legal experience, property estimating experience)
• 1 Year Experience as a Claims Examiner or materially relevant knowledge, skills and abilities from other professions (e.g., loss prevention, customer service, investigative experience, legal experience, property estimating experience)
• Lowe's finance or accounting experience
• Relevant professional licenses and/or certifications, including a North Carolina insurance adjuster license

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.