Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or related field., Minimum of 13 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling., Expert knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims procedures., Progress towards or completion of professional designation such as AIC is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Manage a large inventory of complex claims to evaluate liability and compensability.

Lead comprehensive claims investigations to confirm coverage and determine damages.

Analyze and negotiate claim settlements within authority limits, including attending mediations or trials.

Maintain detailed claim files and communicate complex information to insureds, claimants, and partners.

Job description

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

National Interstate is looking for a Workers Compensation Claims Supervisor to join their team. This Individual will work fully remotely from the USA. (https://natl.com/).

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Manages a large inventory of highly complex claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
Strategically orchestrates and leads comprehensive claims investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
Analyzes and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority. May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
Conveys highly complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit, ensuring timely disbursement.
Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Prefer NY NJ MA & New England state handling experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience: Generally, a minimum of 13 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling. Continuing progress toward and/or the completion of a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).
Scope of Job/Qualifications: Works at the highest authority limits on assignments of the highest technical complexity and coordination. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates expert knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains and leverages knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Advanced ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Recognized as a subject matter expert within the company, potentially operating at a peer level to management.

Physical Requirements

Requires prolonged sitting.
Requires continuous use of computer.
May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.
Requires regular and predictable attendance (may be required to work in a physical office location).

Company:

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company

Salary Range:

$95,000.00 -$108,000.00

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

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