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Senior Casualty Claims Specialit/Claims Technical Director - Alternative Markets

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Generally, 10 or more years of related experience
  • New York Labor claims experience is strongly preferred
  • Holds an active adjuster’s license, preferably in TX or FL

Responsibilities

  • Investigates and maintains claims
  • Secures and analyzes necessary information in the investigation of claims
  • Works toward the resolution of claims files, attending arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary
  • Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and company procedures

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Great American Custom

  • Insurance
  • 201–500
Great American Custom is a division of Great American Insurance Group, focused on long-term client relationships and customized business solutions. We specialize in providing casualty products for Excess, Umbrella and Primary lines of business, and Errors & Omissions Professional coverages that meet the needs of the commercial market. Our policyholders range from small businesses to complex, multi-national corporations and Fortune 1000 companies. At Great American Custom, we’ve assembled a team of experienced insurance professionals who provide insight, perspective and creative problem-solving. Since our founding in 1992, we've grown from just two employees to a team of 180 dedicated professionals. Since then, we've achieved remarkable growth while maintaining our commitment to service. As the market evolves, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of stability and long-term relationships. About Great American Insurance Group:Great American Insurance Group’s roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company. Great American Insurance Company has received an “A” (Excellent) or higher rating from the A.M. Best Company for over 115 years and is currently rated “A+” (Superior). Learn more at https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/

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Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

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.


This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Alternative Markets specializes in mono-line and/or multi-line primary programs on either a traditional guaranteed cost (Specialty Programs) or risk-sharing basis (Agency, Association or Group Captives). Alternative Markets focuses on niche programs.

https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/alternative-markets

Alternative Markets is looking for a Senior Claims Specialist/Claims Technical Director to join their team. Job title and salary will be dependent upon successful applicant's level of experience. This is a fully remote position with some expectations of travel.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Investigates and maintains claims:
    • Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability to include tenders.
    • Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, contracts, releases, statements, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
  • Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
  • Establishes reserves and negotiates settlements within prescribed limits. Submit recommendations to supervisor when they exceed personal authority.
  • Conveys more complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, negotiations, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
  • Ensures that claim payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
  • Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.
  • 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

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.
  • Experience: Generally, 10 or more years of related experience. New York Labor claims experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience handling complex commercial general liability claims.
  • Holds an active adjuster’s license, preferably in the states of TX or FL. Must be willing to get licensed if there are no active licenses held.

Business Unit:

Alternative Markets


Salary Range:

$120,000.00 -$150,000.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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