Senior Claims Adjuster, Specialty

Fortegra•Iselin, NJ

3d•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Claims Adjuster, Specialty manages a wide variety of Commercial General Liability claims, including claims involving significant severity and complexity, coverage disputes, and potentially coverage litigation. The role reports directly to the Manager, Specialty Claims. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience, and at least 10 years of relevant, progressive experience in General Liability claims. Adjuster licenses mandated by specific states are required. The position involves investigating claims, analyzing coverage, liability, and damages, developing claims and litigation strategies, managing outside counsel, and making recommendations about coverage, settlement positions, and reserves. The Senior Claims Adjuster works with internal and external stakeholders and may attend depositions, settlement conferences, and trials. Additional duties or special projects may be assigned by a supervisor. This is a full-time position. The anticipated salary is $100,000–$140,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, life, and vision coverage, company-paid short- and long-term disability, a 401(k), tuition assistance, and more.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Directly manage general liability claims with potentially significant severity and complexity.
Directly manage coverage disputes.
Formulate claims and litigation strategies; assign, direct, and manage outside counsel.
Promptly investigate assigned claims and complete coverage, liability, and damages analyses.
Ensure timely claim disposition in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Maintain and manage a diary system to resolve claims efficiently and effectively.
Recommend coverage decisions, settlement positions, and file reserves to management using well-supported reports.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including reinsurers, underwriters, actuarial teams, brokers, attorneys, and vendors.
Participate in claim reviews and audits as needed.
Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and trials when necessary.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by a supervisor.