Commercial General Liability Specialist (primarily New York venues)
About The Position
The Commercial General Liability Specialist will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve primarily non-litigated New York commercial general liability claims of moderate complexity. The role requires attention to detail and analytical skills to interpret coverage, prepare coverage letters, and handle risk transfer. The specialist will consult supervisors on more complex coverage issues and gain some exposure to litigated claims. Strong claims-handling acumen and an understanding of state laws and requirements are required. The specialist manages claims independently with little supervision, settles within assigned authority, and may manage the defense of more complex regional commercial general liability claims in multiple jurisdictions. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt from overtime. Adjuster licenses must be obtained for the states in which the employee is assigned to adjust claims within the company’s stated timeframe and maintained as required.
Requirements
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of claim-handling experience.
- Strong claims-handling acumen and understanding of state laws and requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain adjuster licenses in assigned states.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial general liability claims experience.
- Experience handling litigated files.
- Strong knowledge of New York venues.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve commercial general liability claims fairly and promptly.
- Evaluate and analyze coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters.
- Manage the defense of more complex regional commercial general liability claims in multiple jurisdictions in accordance with leading practices.
- Manage non-litigated and some litigated claims.
- Work independently with little supervision and settle claims within assigned authority.
- Effectively manage expenses.
- Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed, interacting with insureds, agents, and legal representatives.
- Review court decisions, laws, and coverage interpretations, maintaining broad knowledge of law and claim practices.
- Work independently and mentor less experienced team members.
- Obtain and maintain adjuster licenses in assigned states within the company’s required timeframe.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefit
- Vision benefit
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan, including annual company financial and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition assistance, training, and professional designations
- Company-paid family leave
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance benefit
- Voluntary group accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
- Student loan refinancing services
- Care.com membership with backup care and senior solutions
- Business travel accident insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid volunteer day
- Employee referral award program
- Wellness programs
- Personal insurance discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
