Senior Bodily Injury Specialist

Plymouth Rock Assurance • Farmington, CT

18h • $75,000 - $102,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves handling high-severity First and Third-Party Bodily Injury claims, including NJ cases handled from our Connecticut office, in both Personal Lines and Commercial settings. The specialist will tackle complex, high-exposure cases while shaping claim outcomes for policyholders and the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3–5 years handling bodily injury claims, preferably with complex liability claims experience (Commercial, UM/UIM, Excess/Umbrella).
• Deep knowledge of litigation, arbitration, and trial procedures, plus multi-state claim handling experience.
• Experience handling New Jersey claims is preferred.
• Strong self-motivation, coverage analysis, investigation, and negotiation abilities.
• Sharp organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of state laws, regulatory guidelines, and statutory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Complex liability claims experience (Commercial, UM/UIM, Excess/Umbrella).
• Experience handling New Jersey claims.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough coverage, liability, and injury investigations, securing statements to efficiently resolve claims, including NJ cases.
• Navigate complex insurance policies, advising on Excess and Primary coverage matters.
• Direct field investigations and coordinate with vendors (Field/Counsel/Surveillance) to ensure effective claim resolutions.
• Maintain financial oversight with accurate, timely reserve analyses based on claim developments.
• Collaborate with defense counsel, manage litigation strategies, and work with SIU to combat fraud.
• Resolve claims through merit-based discussions with injured parties and attorneys for favorable outcomes.
• Identify and pursue subrogation opportunities to minimize losses.
• Represent Plymouth Rock in arbitrations, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, participate in training, and contribute to team initiatives.

Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off + 9 paid national holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Auto and home insurance discounts
• Matching gift opportunities
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution (up to 7.5% of your base salary)
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
• Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior