Claims Representative Entry Level

In this role, youll investigate and resolve insurance claims with a focus on efficiency and accuracy. Youll independently manage a caseload, negotiate settlements, and communicate effectively with policyholders, vendors, and other stakeholders. Youll leverage your analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to determine liability or compensability and ensure fair claim resolutions by handling minor exposure coverage, negligence, medical, and damage issues. This role will be filled in Stevens Point, WI following our hybrid work model. An entry-level Claims Representative position requires a learning nature, empathy and interpersonal skills along with a strong desire to assist customers. What You'll Do: As an Entry Level Claims Representative, you will: Gain knowledge to verify coverage, compensability, and reasonable payments by thoroughly reviewing the policy, reviewing accident details, and other pertinent information related to the claim. Develop investigative claims skills by taking and reviewing recorded statements from involved parties and witnesses, reviewing police reports, and other pertinent evidence. Build knowledge to evaluate claims exposure appropriately, establishing timely reserves. Comply with industry regulations, legal requirements, and internal company policies through thorough documentation of all decisions, correspondence, and discussions that occur throughout the life cycle of the claim. Support customers with empathy and understanding, assisting them through difficult situations and effectively communicating the claims process, ongoing claim status, and decisions, including the reasoning behind them. Ability to obtain and maintain state licensing requirements. What it Takes: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. Previous insurance related and/or customer service experience is preferred. Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing Ability to exercise effective time management skills. Shows technological aptitude. Associate must have the ability to travel as necessary to satisfactorily complete their job responsibilities as assigned. What You'll Receive: At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that youll receive. Sentry is happy to offer

flexibility

through a scheduled Hybrid work model.

Monday and Friday work from home

if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday youll work in office. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will

provide equipment

for your home office. Meal Subsidy

available for associates who report to an office. 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your

first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our

Tuition Reimbursement

program. Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as

Volunteer-Time off. Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness

benefits

to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and

Employee Assistance

programs. Sentry Foundation

gift matching

program to encourage charitable giving. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Talent Acquisition Specialist Donna Paschall Donna.Paschall@Sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.