Norfolk Southern
Agent, Railway Investigations
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Job Description
- Req#: 36489
- Investigates and preserves relevant facts concerning claims against or by Norfolk Southern for death or injury to persons, or damage to property, arising out of company activities within assigned territory.
- Evaluates, controls, and negotiates fair and reasonable settlements of claims and lawsuits as may be assigned to incumbent.
- Assists trial counsel in defending the Company's interests in the event of litigation.
- Completion of training program, relevant field operation experience, or prior claims experience Preferred Level: Not specified
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Planning and organization
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Prioritizing Work Demands
- Management/Casualty Claims Trainee
- Claim Agent
- Senior Claim Agent
- District Claim Agent
Requisition 36489: B3 - Agent, Railway Investigations
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Investigates, evaluates and settles casualty matters brought against Norfolk Southern for incidents involving property damage, personal injury, or death arising from company operations.Principal Duties:
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Minimum Level:Education:
Preferred Level: Bachelor's DegreePreferred Majors:
None listedLicenses / Certifications: Required: None listed Preferred: None listedTechnical Skills:
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Work Conditions
Environment: Outdoor/Field
Shift Work: No
On-Call: Yes
Weekend Work: Yes
Travel Required: 3 - 5 Days per Month,
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
About the company
The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I freight railroad in the United States, and is the current name of the former Southern Railway.