Job title: Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Commercial Excess Coverage
Company: State Auto
Job description: DescriptionLiberty Mutual has an immediate opening for an Excess and Coverage Senior Technical Claims Specialist as part of our Excess, Coverage and Specialized Claims Unit.In this role, under moderate direction, you will handle a book of Commercial Casualty Excess/Umbrella claims, throughout the entire claims life cycle. Excess claim types include, but are not limited to, premises liability, auto, products, mass torts, across the United States for both Coverage A and Coverage B claims on admitted and non-admitted paper. Complex Excess claims experience needed to evaluate claims with significant financial exposure.Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting investigations, recommending adequate reserves, monitoring, documenting, assessing any risk transfer potential, and settling/closing claims in an expeditious and economical manner within prescribed authority limits for the line of business.*This is a remote position. Please note, you will be required to go into the office twice a month if you reside within 50 miles of one of the following offices: Bala Cynwyd, PA; Boston, MA; Westborough, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; Suwanee, GA; Syracuse, NY; Tampa, FL; or Weatogue, CT. Please note this policy is subject to change.The salary range posted reflects various geographic remote locations, and the typical salary will be between $105,000-$125,000.Senior Technical Claims Specialist II Salary: 91,800-171,100 (based on candidate location and experience)Annual FTO Days Accrual: 2 days per month, up to 20 days per yearResponsibilities:
- As the claims owner, determines coverage, investigates the claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and pays the claim; may deny claims.
- Review lawsuit documentation and supporting documents, claims file, investigation, etc. Establish actions to be taken to resolve lawsuit. Includes determining loss coverage, amounts owed, discovery plans, setting reserves and negotiations.
- Establish appropriate working team (Home Office Legal, Defense Counsel and Home Office Claims) based on allegations established in suit.
- Responsible for managing the practices and billing activities of outside counsel. Accountable for security of financial processing of claims, as well as security information contained in claims files.
- Trains and mentors staff as appropriate; manages relationships and acts as liaison with various business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Reinsurance, Etc.).
- Keeps abreast of existing and proposed legislation, court decisions and trends and experience pertaining to specialty coverage issues. May analyze the impact upon claims policies and procedures and advises Claims Management so appropriate action can be taken where required.
- Leads and participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
We are focusing on candidates who have:
- Experience with Commercial Excess and Umbrella claims averaging $1-3 million or more required.
- Excess claims experience with premises liability, employer’s liability, environmental, auto, products liability, mass torts and other Commercial Casualty Claims experience.
Qualifications
- Advanced to expert knowledge of commercial casualty claims investigation, coverage, reserving, expense management, resolution strategy, negotiation, litigation management, claims evaluation as well as the insurance legal and regulatory environment.
- Advanced to expert level of skill in the area of customer focus, gaining support, teamwork, and adaptability.
- Expert ability to identify and solve problems, achieve results and execute thoroughly.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, mentor other employees, and serves as a subject matter expert as normally acquired through 7 or more years of experience.
- Ability to adapt to work in multiple claim systems.
- Experience with Commercial Excess and Umbrella claims averaging $1-3 million or more required.
- Excess claims experience with premises liability, employers liability, environmental, auto, products liability, mass torts and other Commercial Casualty Claims experience.
About Us**This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.**At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That’s why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you’ll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT” on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit:We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit:Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.Fair Chance Notices
Expected salary: $152400 per year
Location: California
Job date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:43:13 GMT
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