Claims - Liability Rotational Specialist

Amerisure Insurance Company; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company seeks a Claims – Liability Rotational Specialist to manage a rotating portfolio of mid-level to complex auto and general liability claims across jurisdictions. The role supports teams, develops strategies, and maintains reserves while advancing agency and policyholder partnerships.

This hybrid role requires deep knowledge of tort and coverage laws, plus leadership in presenting technical results to non-technical stakeholders. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 8 years commercial claims experience including high complexity, high severity general and auto liability claims.
• 5 years handling litigated files and directing outside defense counsel experience.
• Extensive knowledge of tort, contract, and coverage laws in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to lead discussions and present to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent organizational skills in a changing environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% overnight.
• Industry accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly handle an assigned portfolio of auto and general liability claims across jurisdictions.
• Support multiple teams to manage claim portfolios on a temporary basis.
• Develop and coordinate resolution strategies to mitigate costs in policyholder and agency interests.
• Establish and maintain reserves reflecting financial exposure.
• Report large losses during internal reviews and roundtables.
• Develop risk transfer strategies and negotiate cost-sharing agreements.
• Adjudicate claims per Amerisure guidelines and quality standards.
• Serve as SME to less experienced staff during rotations.
• Attend mediations, settlements, and trials.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of multijurisdictional legal developments.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years

8 years commercial claims experience

5 years litigated files experience

Knowledge of tort, contract & coverage

Leadership & presenting to non-techs

Organizational skills in changing env

Travel up to 20%

Industry accreditation preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

State licensing as required

Job description

Amerisure creates exceptional value for its partners, policyholders, and employees. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. With an A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) rating, Amerisure serves mid‑sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. Ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, we proudly manage nearly $1 Billion of Direct Written Premium and maintain $1.21 billion in surplus.

Amerisure is currently recruiting for a Claims – Liability Rotational Specialist that can work hybrid 2 days a week. This unique role will allow one to stretch their wings around handling a variety of desks depending on where the need may arise within the organization in the absence of a current employee. The ideal candidate will also possess the following skill set.

Summary Statement

Manage a rotating portfolio of mid-level to complex, high severity and specialized liability claims to ensure delivery of superior claims service and proactive claims disposition on a national basis as needed. Promote the success of the organization through development and advancement of relationships with agencies, policyholders, and employees. Contribute to the achievement of department goals within the Claims organization, established to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.

Essential Tasks/Major Duties

• Directly handle an assigned portfolio of mid-level to complex auto and general liability claims in multiple jurisdictions on a rotating basis through pro-active investigation, coverage determinations, liability and damages evaluations, and litigation management.
• Provide support to multiple teams, as needed, to manage claim portfolios on a temporary basis.
• Develop, negotiate, and coordinate the execution of resolution strategies designed to mitigate allocated loss adjustment expenses and costs in the best interest of the policy holder, agency, and organization.
• Establish and maintain proper reserves for each claim to accurately reflect the financial exposure.
• Report on and present large losses during internal file conferences and roundtables.
• Develop and execute on risk transfer strategies and negotiate cost share agreements.
• Adjudicate claims in accordance with Amerisure claims guidelines and quality standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert to less experienced staff during rotational assignments.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Maintain current knowledge of multijurisdictional legal developments and trends.
• Assist in file auditing and portfolio closing initiatives to help achieve department goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• 8 years commercial claims experience including high complexity, high severity general and auto liability claims.
• 5 years handling litigated files and effectively directing outside defense counsel experience.
• Extensive knowledge of current tort, contract, and coverage laws in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to lead discussions, make presentations and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function in a changing environment.
• Willingness to take on new assignments as required.
• Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within the department, across the organization and with external customers.
• Industry accreditation preferred.
• Ability to obtain appropriate state licensing as required.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 20%.

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Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. This package includes competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. We also offer flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance, we provide a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. If you are looking for a collaborative and rewarding career, Amerisure is looking for you.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Amerisure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Amerisure complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Amerisure prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Amerisure prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports discrimination, participates in an investigation, or opposes unlawful practices. Any improper interference with an employee’s ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.