Senior Claims Examiner, General Liability
Arch Capital Group Ltd.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Morristown • Illinois • Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $97,100 - $131,130 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Actively managing commercial claims for high severity, and complex general liability claims
- Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel, when necessary, as well as review coverage counsel's opinion letters and analysis
- Develop and implement strategy relative to coverage issues which correlate with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler's care
- Develop and implement timely and accurate resolution strategies to ensure mitigation of indemnity and expense exposures
- Maintain contact with any/all associated claims carrier(s)’ claims staff, business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, program manager, and broker to communicate developments and outcomes as necessary
- Investigate claims and review the insureds' materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents
- Identify and review each jurisdiction's applicable statutes, rules, and case law
- Review litigation materials including depositions and expert's reports
- Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues, and contractual indemnity issues
- Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with resolution strategy
- Analyze coverage, liability and damages for purposes of assessing and recommending reserves
- Prepare and present written/oral reports to senior management setting forth all issues influencing evaluations and recommending reserves
- Travel to and from locations within the United States to attend mediations, trials, and other proceedings relevant to the resolution of the matter
- Negotiate resolution of claims
- Select and utilize structure brokers
- Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and expeditiously respond to inquiries from the insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management regarding claims
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Seven to ten (7-10) years of working experience with a primary and or excess carrier supporting commercial accounts for Casualty claims; with Casualty and Construction a plus
- Proper & active adjuster licensing in all applicable states
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive working relationships with internal/external peers and other professionals across organizational lines
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to take part in active strategic discussions
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Willing and able to travel 10%
Benefits
- multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- a competitive 401k with generous matching
- PTO beginning at 20 days per year
- up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
- basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
- Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Backup Child and Elder Care
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
commercial claims managementcoverage analysisrisk transfer analysisindemnity assessmentlitigation reviewnegotiationstrategic planningclaims investigationreserves recommendationjurisdictional statutes review
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiatinginterpersonal skillstime managementorganizational skillsevaluatinginfluencinglisteningteamworkindependent work
Certifications
adjuster licensing