Claims Manager - Oil & Gas

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To investigate international claims of any size or complexity against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and to attempt out-of-court settlements with claimants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Handle complex losses locally without assistance up to designated authority; assist on larger losses, including accounting-based losses (business interruption and stock).
2. Examine claim forms and records to determine insurance coverage.
3. Interview, communicate via telephone, or correspond with claimants and witnesses regarding claims.
4. Consult police and hospital records; inspect property damage to assess company's liability; adapt investigation methods based on insurance type.
5. Estimate costs for repair, replacement, or compensation.
6. Prepare reports of findings and negotiate settlements with claimants.
7. Recommend litig...