Auto Liability Technical Specialist

Travelers • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Be the Hero in Someone's Story When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most. As a Technical Specialist, you are responsible for handling complex, high-exposure claims. In this technical role, you will leverage your background in claims management, investigative techniques, coverage evaluation, and settlement negotiation to ensure timely, fair, and cost-effective resolution of claims. You will serve as a technical resource to customers and team members.

Requirements

• Two years bodily injury liability claim handling experience or comparable litigation claim experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or Juris Doctorate or Paralegal Certification from a ABA-Certified program.
• 3 years bodily injury liability claim handling and/or litigation experience.
• Skilled in coverage, liability and damages analysis and has a thorough understanding of the litigation process, relevant case and statutory law and expert litigation management skills.
• Extensive claim and/or legal experience and technical expertise to evaluate severe and complex claims.
• Able to make independent decisions on most assigned cases without involvement of supervisor.
• Thorough understanding of business line products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, and effective claims handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of claims.
• Conduct thorough investigations, including policy review, liability, damages, and comply with applicable laws/regulations.
• Analyze and interpret insurance contracts, endorsements, and exclusions to determine applicability.
• Maintain detailed and accurate claim documentation and comply with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams, legal counsel, etc.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Claim Reps and Claim Rep Trainees sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their development.
• In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level