Senior Claims Adjuster, Specialty

Fortegra•Woodbridge Township, NJ

5h•$90,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position will report to the Vice President, Specialty Claims. As a direct report to the Vice President, Specialty Claims, you should possess the ability to handle and manage a wide variety of severity/complex claims with coverage issues as well as coverage litigation within Commercial Auto and General Liability lines of business.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
5-10 years of relevant and progressive experience handling Commercial Auto and General Liability claims.
Adjuster licenses, as mandated by specific states, are required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills
In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, and trial process
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to successfully obtain the required state adjusters’ licenses

Responsibilities

Direct management of general liability claims with potential for significant severity and complexity.
Direct management and oversight of commercial auto claims.
Direct management of coverage disputes.
Formulating claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel.
Promptly investigating all assigned claims to complete coverage, liability, and damages analysis.
Ensures timely disposition of all claims in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Maintain and manage a diary system to efficiently and effectively resolve all claims.
Present recommendations to management pertaining to coverage, settlement positions and loss reserves.
Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Reinsurers, Underwriters, Actuarial, Brokers, Attorneys, Vendors, etc.).
Participate in Claim Reviews and claim audits
Attend depositions, settlement conferences and trials when necessary
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor