Claims Advocate Lead - Commercial Property

Alliant Insurance Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services seeks an experienced Claims professional to manage medium to large, complex Property claims with direct client contact. You will coordinate with brokers, staff, and adjusters, oversee data, and support underwriting and client reviews while strategizing settlements.

The role requires eight or more years in brokerage or carrier settings, CPCU/AICPU/ARM credentials, and a licensed Fire & Casualty Broker- Agent. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) or more years related work experience, brokerage or carrier experience.
• In depth knowledge of all commonly encountered P&C insurance coverage and Risk Management concepts and techniques.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
• Associate in Claims-American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (AICPU).
• Accredited Accounts Receivable Manager (ARM).
• Valid Fire and Casualty Broker - Agent license.

Responsibilities

• Manages claims status and coordinates next steps with broker, staff, client and adjuster.
• Collaborates with client legal counsel on coverage and settlement strategy.
• Manages medium to large, complex Property claims.
• Maintains claims data in the database and prepares information for underwriting or client review.
• Prepares coverage arguments and acts as client advocate.
• Provides coverage interpretation for large property and casualty claims.
• Analyzes loss valuations and participates in claims meetings with clients and carriers.
• Keeps records and follows up with clients; supports case preparation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical

Time management

MS Office

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPCU

AICPU

ARM

Broker- Agent license

Tools

MS Office

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 adequate coverage/policy interpretation on medium to large complex Property claims. Substantial direct client contact involved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages claims status and prompts various parties, broker, staff, client and adjuster to take next step; including prepayment, partial payment, gather information, work with subrogation contacts.
• Partners with client legal counsel on coverage, claims and strategy for settlement;
• Manages primarily medium to large, complex Property claims;
• Manages and oversees claims data in database including claims updates, running claims runs, analyzing claims information and preparing information for underwriting and/or client review;
• Prepares coverage arguments for client advocacy and form coverage positions as client advocate;
• Provides adequate coverage/policy interpretation for large property and casualty claims;
• Prepares and analyzes loss valuations;
• Attends claims meetings with clients, carriers, legal counsel and adjusters to review claim status, resolve and settle issues;
• Provides follow-up calls, written correspondence and keep records of all work done on behalf of our clients;
• Partners with client on case preparation and support as needed;
• Uses negotiation skills to provide best possible outcome for clients as needed;
• Builds and establishes strong relationships with carriers, adjusters and clients;
• Develops training materials with a client and service team perspective for coverage reviews, loss reporting procedures, claims guidelines in handling various situations;
• Delivers claims training in person and in client workspace as needed;
• 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
• Eight (8) or more years related work experience, brokerage or carrier experience
• In depth knowledge of all commonly encountered P&C insurance coverage and Risk Management concepts and techniques
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Associate in Claims-American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (AICPU)
• Accredited Accounts Receivable Manager (ARM)
• Valid Fire and Casualty Broker - Agent license

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great leadership, problem solving and time management skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to interface with executives - internal and external
• Ability and motivation to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits