Commercial Auto/GL Claims Specialist

Amerisure Mutual Insurance•Lisle, IL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus. Amerisure is currently recruiting for a Commercial GL & Auto Claims Specialist with experience with handling claims that deal with risk transfer, subcontractors, and general contractors. This role will sit hybrid in one of our offices. The ideal candidate will also possess the following skill set. Summary Statement Provides quality investigation and analysis to adjust claims of high complexity/severity, including litigated files, to proper resolution. Promotes the success of the organization through development of relationships with agencies, policyholders and employees. Serves as a relationship contact for assigned agent(s) related to all claims.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
6 years of experience handling general liability and/or bodily injury claims of high level of complexity/severity.
Experience with contractual indemnification and additional insured coverages.
Ability to obtain appropriate state licensing as required.
Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
Ability to travel overnight up to 10%
Ability to travel daily between locations.

Nice To Haves

AIC or SCLA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate proactively with agents, policyholders and internal stakeholders on claims of high complexity/severity and provide strategic input on book of business.
Investigate losses, identify coverage, evaluate liability and damages, review and analyze documents and legal pleadings independently.
Collaborate with counsel to manage litigated claims and leverage past experience to analyze documents and legal pleadings.
Develop plan of action to proactively conclude claims, timely evaluate damages, engage other parties in negotiations and settle claims pursuant to guidelines.
Establish and maintain proper reserves for each claim to accurately reflect the financial exposure.
Determine need for, identify and engage external resources as needed to execute proper resolutions while monitoring and controlling costs.
Address contractual indemnifications and/or additional insured coverage issues.
Review and interpret commercial insurance policies and accordingly communicate coverage issues verbally and in writing.
Participate on cross functional teams to identify and resolve issues and design and implement solutions to prevent future occurrence as necessary.