Senior Claims Specialist, Property Claims

Vantage Risk Companies

1d•$115,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

At Vantage, the Senior Claims Specialist, Property plays a critical role on our Property team, providing complete claim management and oversight for assigned claims within the Property and Programs portfolio. This role independently investigates, evaluates, and manages the disposition of Property claims of varying degrees of complexity and severity across multiple product types and markets. Additionally, the role supports the Underwriting Business Unit by liaising with account and broker/agent representatives, providing frequent, in-depth exposure analysis to Claims Leadership, and participating in marketing efforts at industry events and conferences. The mission of the Vantage Claims team is to add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. This role reports to our Head of Property Claims and is a remote opportunity for the appropriate candidate. The base salary expectation for this role is between $115,000 and $140,000. The actual base salary and title for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with the candidate's experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of Commercial Property claims handling experience, including large/complex loss.
Must have active adjuster license(s) and/or be eligible to obtain one as needed within 90 days of joining.
Ability to assist during CAT events.
Experience in collaborating with internal stakeholders such as legal, operations, underwriting and actuaries.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement — both in personal skill development and in identifying efficiencies within the claims handling process.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and work independently are essential.
High positivity, integrity, and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-driven orientation.
Developed problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel.
Ability to process and adapt to change in a rapidly growing company environment. Vantage associates are expected to be curious, thrifty, and resourceful to manage through the unknowns of growing a specialty (re)insurance business from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

Insurance designation preferred – e.g. CPCU, AIC, AINS.
Experience in TPA oversight and auditing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage assigned caseload of first-party Commercial Property claims from intake to resolution, including evaluation, reserving, and coverage analysis.
Draft coverage letters and communicate coverage positions to insureds, brokers, and agents.
Support TPA oversight and governance, including audits of Vantage's Property programs with findings presented to Claims Leadership.
Apply strong negotiation skills and property expertise to drive appropriate outcomes — through direct negotiation or alternative dispute resolution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with TPA partners, insureds, brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders.
Document claim files thoroughly in line with company policy, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Follow all of Vantage’s reserving, escalation, and reporting protocols.
Identify emerging trends across assigned caseload and the broader Property market and share insights with Claims Leadership and business partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.