Commercial Lines Claims Specialist - Commercial General Liability (hybrid)
About The Position
At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.7B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, our Home Office is based in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Buffalo, Boston, Charlotte, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago. What you will do You'll be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving primarily New York commercial general liability claims with moderate complexity. With skills in detail orientation and analysis, you will interpret coverage and prepare coverage letters as well as handle risk transfer. Consultation with supervisors on more complex coverage will occur as needed and this role will provide exposure to litigated claims. This position requires strong claims handling acumen with an understanding of state laws and requirements.
Requirements
- Four year degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of claim handling experience with commercial general liability experience preferred.
- Experience in handling litigated files preferred.
- Knowledge of NY venues strongly preferred.
- Licensing Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve commercial general liability claims in a fair and timely manner.
- Thoroughly 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.
- Operate on an independent basis with little supervision and settle claims within assigned authority.
- Effectively manage expenses.
- Attend mediations, trials and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds, agents, and legal representatives.
- Review court decisions, laws and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
- Able to work independently and serve as a mentor to lesser experienced team members.
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
- Company-Paid Family Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
- Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing Services
- Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Referral Award Program
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
