Claims Adjuster - Requisition #521818

Marriott International, Gaithersburg, MD 20817 At Marriott, you define what success means to you, then we help make it happen. With opportunities for building your skills, colleagues who share your enthusiasm, and a clear career path with challenging work that provides direction for growth and promotion. If you're the kind of person who wants to be challenged, supported, and applauded, this is where you belong. Job Description CLAIMS ADJUSTER MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. We are ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®  We are seeking an experienced Claims Adjuster to work in our Mid-Atlantic Regional Claims office located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This professional will be responsible for the timely, good faith adjustment and disposition of self-administered casualty claims in multiple jurisdictions.  Responsibility extends to all aspects and phases of investigations, evaluations, negotiations and settlements/denials of the following claims:  workers’ compensation, auto liability, and general liability.Specific Responsibilities: Manage 100-150 casualty claims (a mix of Worker’s Compensation and General Liability cases) on assignment. Investigate claims promptly – taking statements as necessary – to determine liability/compensability. Evaluate damages and pay benefits as prescribed by law and/or Marriott policies and procedures. Secure necessary documentation to facilitate timely loss adjustment and maintain primary responsibility for settlement decisions up to individual authority. Complete and monitor timely WC payments/state filings.  Monitor and actively manage WC medical treatment with the goal of minimizing disability.  Consult Occupational Health Services as necessary. Manage litigation cases including controlling/directing outside attorneys, assisting in discovery/trial preparation and strategy. Evaluate claims for potential third party or subrogation recovery. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred Minimum of 18 months claims adjusting experience. Ability to grasp and apply technical knowledge, including litigation case management and adjusting skills. Effective reasoning, analysis and decision making skills. Effective influence skills. Strong negotiation, organization and hospitality skills. Demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines and follow up in a timely manner. Good communication skills (verbal, listening, writing), including the ability to deliver difficult messages to customers and/or claimants. Strong computer skills. Ability to work well in a team, providing assistance to fellow associates and representing the mission of the unit. For more information and/or to apply on line, please visit our website www.marriott.com .  To apply, you will need to select careers located at the bottom of the page, select job search, select management opportunities worldwide, select search for careers opportunities, select detailed search and enter the 6 digit number, 521818 into the job opening number field.  Take the next step toward experiencing success. Visit us at www.marriott.com/careers. Join us. We're Marriott. EOE.M/F/D/V