Claim Specialist, E&S

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

7d•Remote

About The Position

AmTrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking an experienced Claims Specialist for a role in Excess and Surplus Lines (E&S) General Liability. This position can be located in one of our claims offices, with the possibility of working remotely. The successful candidate will directly handle both litigated and non-litigated commercial general liability claims. The successful candidate will also exhibit a strong proficiency in insurance coverage analysis and risk transfer.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the handling of litigated and non-litigated commercial general liability claims, with a preference for bodily injury and property damage claims in California and the Western United States.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Strong contractual analysis skills to include the analysis of insurance contracts for coverage analysis and other contracts for risk transfer obligations/opportunities.
Proficient computer skills required to navigate our paperless claim file system.
Possesses a high level of technical claim and legal knowledge and skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Ability to professionally interact at a high level with parties both internal and external to AmTrust.
Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
Skillful negotiator.
Adjuster licensing as required, with preference for California, Texas and/or Florida.

Nice To Haves

CPCU designation/AIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognizing exposures and ensuring reserving is appropriate and timely.
Evaluating coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities.
Ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, and proper negotiation strategy is employed.
Provide outstanding customer service and effectively communicate with our internal and external business partners.
Formulate proper resolution strategies to ensure the best total claim outcome.
Position may require periodic travel to attend meditations, trials and/or other related meetings.