Senior Claims Specialist

Gallagher • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Gallagher National Risk Control Team is now the Gallagher Claims and Risk Consulting Team. This new team is equipped with experts, processes and solutions to help you meet the evolving nature of risk. As risk evolves, so has Gallagher with tools and programs to help you proactively meet these challenges now and in the future. Gallagher's Claims and Risk Consulting team includes more than 100 safety and risk control professionals across the country with in-depth knowledge of current and emerging regulations, safety and health management, and operational exposures. As a Senior Claims Advocate on the Executive Risk Claims Team, you will consult with brokers, clients and insurers on a range of complex claim matters involving management liability policies (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary. Crime, K&R and E&O). The position is full-time remote.

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• 3 years of relevant claims experience, with adjuster experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of core management liability and professional liability policies preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including responsiveness
• Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills, including ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage large volumes of information

Responsibilities

• Consult on appropriate claims strategy with brokers and clients
• Analyze claims and policies for reporting claims to insurers
• Report claims in timely and appropriate manner
• Manage communications between clients, insurers and brokers to move the claims process forward
• Advocate for clients to maximize results
• Negotiate with insurers to ensure proper defense counsel arrangements, granting of consents to settlement and otherwise, and timely issuance of coverage letters
• Exercise judgment in escalating complicated or high-exposure claims
• Engage proactively to drive the claims process in a timely and appropriate manner
• Provide insight and claims information during claims reviews and sales pitches
• Assist the broker team with questions on claims, policy language reviews, and presentations to current and prospective clients
• Maintain claims information and documentation in approved diary system and databases

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees