General Claims Agent
General Claims AgentDirects and coordinates activities involving claims against
transportation company for shortages in or damaged freight,
accidental death or injury to persons or employees, and private
property damages: Directs activities of workers investigating
claims to ascertain validity of claims and extent of company
liability. Processes freight and property claims for which
company is liable and submits claims to head office for
settlement, or negotiates settlement with claimant and
authorizes payment. Reviews employee accident reports to
determine compensation program under which accidents are
covered, and docotr reports for type of injury and length of
time disabled. Authorizes payment of disability compensation
according to state or fdeeral acts. Contacts medical personnel
to ascertain need for extension of payments beyond specified
recovery date. Negoitates with persons having valid claims
against company or death or injury to effect out-of-court
settlement and refers cases that cannot be settled to legal
department. Represents copmany at industrial accident or
compensation board hearings to present company position on
accident liability. May testify at court hearings to present
evidence on company liability from investigation documents. Ice Cream Scoops Ice Cream Scoops Ice Cream Scoops.
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