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Southern Trust Insurance Company

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1968

🛡️ Insurance

👥 B2C

🤝 B2B

Insurance • B2C • B2B

Southern Trust Insurance Company is a regional insurance carrier that provides personal and commercial insurance products. It offers homeowners, condo, renters, umbrella, auto (including motorhome and trailers), and a range of business/commercial coverages (commercial auto, commercial umbrella) plus claims support and agent/broker distribution. The company emphasizes agent relationships, online customer billing and document access, claims services (property, auto, catastrophe), and positions itself as a trusted insurer since 1968.

📋 Description

• Investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves litigated and non-litigated bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury, and/or professional liability claims of high exposure and complexity • Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, assess comparative negligence, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention • Manage litigation by assigning counsel from the approved panel where applicable, establish litigation plan and budget, coordinate with defense counsel, and continuously review the potential for resolution • Negotiate settlements within the authority limit granted, and attend mediations, Mandatory Settlement Conferences, and/or Alternative Dispute Resolutions • Review court decisions, law, and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices • Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters • Establishes and maintains positive relationships with both internal and external customers while providing excellent customer service • Serve as a mentor for claims associates • Assist management with other tasks as needed

🎯 Requirements

• 2 years of college and 4 years of claims handling experience, or 6 years of claims handling with litigation experience • In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, including legal and regulatory environments • Must possess strong communication and organization skills and ability to work proficiently with a personal computer • Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a professional manner, determine coverage, investigate and determine liability needed • Ability to travel as required to attend meetings or conferences • Must possess knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) company match up to 6% eligible upon hire • Medical, dental & vision, including company paid Life insurance and long-term disability • Wellness program • Health care flexible spending accounts • Paid time off • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short-term disability • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay • Employee Referral Incentive • Career Development & Continuing Education Assistance