Claims Advocate - Financial Institutions

Alliant Insurance Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services is seeking an experienced claims professional to join our team. You will advocate for clients, support Producers by servicing existing accounts, and independently manage medium to complex claims for assigned clients across property and casualty lines in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

You will analyze coverage, reserves, and settlement options, coordinate with carriers and legal counsel, and contribute to client retention through proactive service and clear,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six+ years related work experience, brokerage or insurance carrier experience preferred.
• Possession of CPCU, AIC and/or ARM preferred.
• Valid Fire and Casualty Broker - Agent license.
• In depth knowledge of all commonly encountered P&C insurance coverage and Risk Management concepts and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advocate and claims specialist to provide support to clients, claimants, Producers, and carriers.
• Provides initial and on-going advocacy on claims including detailed analysis, interpretation, consultation and negotiation of coverage and reserves.
• Provides assistance on complex, large claims issues.
• Reports to carriers on property, liability, litigated, high exposure and specialty claims.
• Maintains claim diaries and reviews reservations of rights of denials.
• Travels to loss sites to assist clients with the claim process.
• Meets with clients and internal staff to provide analysis, interpretation and recommendations regarding client loss information.
• Responds to clients and Producers regarding coverage, exposure, and settlement questions.
• Manages subrogation and recovery situations by working closely with client.
• Prepares coverage arguments for client advocacy and form coverage positions as client advocate.
• Works with client legal counsel on coverage, claims and strategy for settlement.
• Assists client with case preparation and support as needed, using negotiation skills to provide best possible outcome for clients.
• Provides value added services to Producers, focusing on account retention and obtaining new business.
• Develops training materials with a client and service team perspective for coverage reviews, loss reporting procedures, and claims guidelines in handling various situations.
• Conducts quarterly claims review meetings with employer representatives.
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Leadership

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Six (6+) years related experience

CPCU/AIC/ARM preferred

Fire and Casualty Broker- Agent license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer service and supporting Producers by servicing existing accounts and soliciting new business. Independent responsibility for managing medium and complex claims of assigned clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as an advocate and claims specialist to provide support to clients, claimants, Producers, and carriers;
• Provides initial and on-going advocacy on claims including detailed analysis, interpretation, consultation and negotiation of coverage and reserves;
• Provides assistance on complex, large claims issues;
• Reports to carriers on property, liability, litigated, high exposure and specialty claims;
• Maintains claim diaries and reviews reservations of rights of denials;
• Travels to loss sites to assist clients with the claim process;
• Meets with clients and internal staff to provide analysis, interpretation and recommendations regarding client loss information;
• Responds to clients and Producers regarding coverage, exposure, and settlement questions;
• Manages subrogation and recovery situations by working closely with client;
• Prepares coverage arguments for client advocacy and form coverage positions as client advocate;
• Works with client legal counsel on coverage, claims and strategy for settlement;
• Assists client with case preparation and support as needed, using negotiation skills to provide best possible outcome for clients;
• Provides value added services to Producers, focusing on account retention and obtaining new business;
• Develops training materials with a client and service team perspective for coverage reviews, loss reporting procedures, and claims guidelines in handling various situations;
• Conducts quarterly claims review meetings with employer representatives;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six (6) or more years related work experience, brokerage or insurance carrier experience preferred
• Possession of CPCU, AIC and/or ARM preferred
• Valid Fire and Casualty Broker - Agent license
• In depth knowledge of all commonly encountered P&C insurance coverage and Risk Management concepts and techniques

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
• Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
• Great leadership, problem solving and time management skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to interface with internal and external executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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