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.

The Senior Technical Claims Specialist determines coverage, investigates highly complex commercial casualty claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, manages the litigation, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and pays the claim. Additionally, you will demonstrate the highest level of expertise and sound judgment in complex matters; often serves as a subject matter expert.

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; 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.

This is a range posting, and we may fill as grade 15 or 16. The salary range posted reflects this range and various geographic remote locations. A typical salary will be between $105,000-$125,000.

Senior Technical Claims Specialist I Salary: $81,700-152,400 (based on candidate location and experience)

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 year

Responsibilities:

• 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 Umbrella policies/claims averaging $1-3 million or more
• Excess claims experience with premises liability, 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.
• Experience with Commercial Umbrella policies/claims averaging $1-3 million or more
• Excess claims experience with premises liability, auto, products liability, mass torts and other Commercial Casualty Claims experience.

About Us
This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.*

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