Claims Specialist II
Everest
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Warren • Illinois • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $88,000 - $130,000 per year
About the role
- Handle mainstream and moderately complex auto, general liability, and excess/umbrella liability claims across a broad range of exposures
- Reviewing and analyzing complex coverage issues and preparation of coverage position letters
- Investigating, analyzing and evaluating liability and damages
- Managing and directing outside counsel
- Preparing case summary reports related to matters of significant reserve and trial activity
- Setting timely and appropriate case reserves
- Developing and executing claim strategies as well as resolution strategies
- Negotiating and resolving cases
- Attending trials, mediations and settlement conferences
- Working with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments
- Extensive communication with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, and underwriters
- Attending client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business
- Performing similar work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and investigation skills
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims
- In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
- Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses
- Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims
- Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency
- Ability and willingness to present to senior management and to others in other group settings
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and legal and regulatory environment
- 3-5 years of claims handling experience or legal experience
- B.A. or B.S. required; JD helpful but not required.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- 401k match
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationinvestigation skillsinfluencecollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingrelationship management
Certifications
adjuster licenses