Claims Specialist

Great American Insurance Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

MCC Mid-Continent Casualty Company in Tulsa, OK is seeking a seasoned claims professional to manage a large portfolio of complex property and casualty claims. The role emphasizes thorough investigations, coverage analysis, and decisive settlements to protect the company and clients.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business or risk management and extensive claims experience, with a professional designation preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of property and casualty claims handling experience.
• Professional designation such as Associate in Claims (AIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a large inventory of complex claims and evaluates compensability/liability.
• Plans and conducts complex investigations to confirm coverage and liability.
• Analyzes and negotiates settlements and reserves within authority.
• May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
• Maintains detailed claim files and communicates with insureds and external partners.

Skills

Claims management

Investigation

Negotiation

Coverage analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mid-Continent Group, a subsidiary of Great American, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializes in commercial casualty coverages with an emphasis on general liability for the construction, energy, and difficult-to-place business in other industries. Mid-Continent Group provides a broad selection of General Liability, Commercial Auto, Inland Marine and Umbrella products.Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group, a Fortune 500 company, combines “small company” culture with “big company” expertise. Here, your ideas will be heard, and you’ll have the support to succeed. With over 35 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities to learn and grow.At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesManages a large inventory of complex claims to evaluate compensability/liability.Plans and conducts complex claims investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.Analyzes and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority. May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.Conveys complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner.Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.Performs other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.Experience: Generally, a minimum of 9 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling. Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).Company:MCC Mid-Continent Casualty CompanyBenefits:We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.