Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about. Position Summary Investigates, evaluates, and negotiates bodily injury and property damage claims filed by commercial and individual third parties. Oversees complex litigation, analyzes contractual obligations, assigns appropriate experts, and applies knowledge of the technology managing the fleet of the company. Major Tasks and Responsibilities Initiates prompt and thorough contact with claimants, witnesses, and employees. Leads field investigations and manages outside vendors to ensure strategic, complete, and precise investigations that support successful claim resolutions. Performs reserve analysis by reviewing estimates and medical records, ensuring accurate financial oversight of claims. Identifies and investigates fraudulent claims, collaborating with the Special Investigations Unit when necessary to reduce risk. Partners with defense counsel, participating in the discovery process and developing settlement strategies during litigation. Negotiates settlements with claimants, insurance carriers, and their attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes for both commercial and residential claims. Identifies subrogation opportunities to reduce financial losses for the company. Represents the company in litigation proceedings and attends depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, finance, or a related field. 5+ years of claims handling or related experience. Property and Casualty Adjuster License or Legal License. Ability to travel as needed. Benefits At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed. Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further. Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.