Complex Claim Specialist, Employment Practices Liability

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Chicago, IL

6d•$114,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amtrust Financial Services, a fast growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Complex Commercial Claims Adjuster handling Employment Practices Liability claims. This position can be hybrid in one of our offices, with the possibility of working remotely. The successful candidate will evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities as well as 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. This position reports to a line of business executive.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in the handling or litigating of Employment Practices liability claims.
College degree required, J.D. preferred
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.
Easily adapts to changing situations requirements or priorities.
Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
Skillful negotiator.
Home state adjuster license and licenses in all required states

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
Composing coverage letters and Large Loss Reports
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, proper negotiation strategy is employed.
Effectively communicate exposures both internally and externally
Overall responsibility for formulating proper resolution strategy to ensure best total outcome.
Position may require periodic travel to attend meditations, trials and / or other related meetings
Perform other duties as assigned