Sr. Claims Specialist (General Liability)

Zurich • Omaha, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich is seeking an individual interested in growing their claims career with our Commercial General Liability Team. At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American Claims offices: Omaha, NE; Maitland, FL; Gold River, CA; Addison, TX; Atlanta, GA; Overland Park, KS; New York, NY; or Schaumburg, IL As a General Liability Senior Claims Specialist, you will work with a team of claims professionals with diverse experiences and backgrounds. This environment will support your development as you hone your technical skill set in General Liability policy interpretation and coverage analysis to resolve your claims effectively. At this level, you will handle multi-party commercial line claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity within specific authority limits, to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a customer-centric claims service. You will be expected to collaborate and develop partnerships with internal and external points of contact including customers, vendors, suppliers, and brokers to provide a quality claims experience. Additionally, you will learn and develop knowledge of established protocols and industry best practices to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a quality customer-centric claims experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor with 2+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR High School Diploma Equivalent with 8+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 6+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets, and products

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years of experience in commercial general liability claims handling, including complex litigated and severity injury claims
• 6+ years of litigation management experience
• Ability to work independently
• Active adjuster's license
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across work groups
• Familiarity with claims adjustment process and vendor utilization
• Understanding of financial and actuarial/reserving concepts
• Negotiation strategies expertise
• Strong strategic thinking and negotiation skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Customer service experience
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Handle multi-party commercial line claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity within specific authority limits
• Ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a customer-centric claims service
• Collaborate and develop partnerships with internal and external points of contact including customers, vendors, suppliers, and brokers to provide a quality claims experience
• Learn and develop knowledge of established protocols and industry best practices to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a quality customer-centric claims experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED