Complex Aviation Claims Specialist

Jonus Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking an experienced Complex Aviation Claims Specialist to join our growing claims organization. This role investigates, evaluates, negotiates, and resolves complex aviation liability and property claims, with a focus on high-exposure and litigated matters.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical claims background, excellent coverage analysis skills, and the ability to independently manage a complex caseload while delivering exceptional service to insureds, brokers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant claims experience.
• 5+ years of commercial casualty, specialty, or aviation claims experience.
• Experience handling complex, high-exposure, and litigated claims.
• Strong knowledge of aviation liability and/or aviation property insurance coverage.
• Experience analyzing complex policy language and coverage issues.
• Proven ability to manage defense counsel and third-party vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex claims with strong attention to detail.
• Professional designations such as AIC, CPCU, ARM, or SCLA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex aviation claims from initial notice of loss through resolution.
• Investigate and evaluate aviation-related liability and property claims, including high-severity and catastrophic losses.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage forms, endorsements, exclusions, and applicable regulations to determine coverage.
• Establish appropriate reserves and continuously evaluate exposure throughout the life of each claim.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with insureds, brokers, attorneys, adjusters, aviation experts, and other vendors.
• Direct defense counsel and actively manage litigated claims and related legal expenses.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential recovery opportunities.
• Negotiate settlements within assigned authority levels and recommend settlement strategies for larger or more complex matters.

Skills

Aviation claims

Negotiation

Investigation

Policy language analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Complex Aviation Claims Specialist to join a growing Claims organization. This individual will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving complex aviation liability and property claims. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical claims background, excellent coverage analysis skills, and experience managing high-exposure and litigated aviation losses.

This is an excellent opportunity for a claims professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and has the ability to independently manage a complex caseload while delivering exceptional service to insureds, brokers, attorneys, and other business partners.

Compensation:

• $120,000 - $170,000/year (based on experience) + bonus opportunities
• Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex aviation claims from initial notice of loss through resolution.
• Investigate and evaluate aviation-related liability and property claims, including high-severity and catastrophic losses.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage forms, endorsements, exclusions, and applicable regulations to determine coverage.
• Establish appropriate reserves and continuously evaluate exposure throughout the life of each claim.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with insureds, brokers, attorneys, adjusters, aviation experts, and other vendors.
• Direct defense counsel and actively manage litigated claims and related legal expenses.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential recovery opportunities.
• Negotiate settlements within assigned authority levels and recommend settlement strategies for larger or more complex matters.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive claim file documentation and communicate significant developments to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim resolution activities as needed.
• Identify potential coverage, underwriting, reserving, and risk management trends based on claim activity.
• Ensure claims are handled in accordance with company guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant claims experience.
• 5+ years of commercial casualty, specialty, or aviation claims experience, with a strong preference for direct aviation claims experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex, high-exposure, and litigated claims.
• Strong knowledge of aviation liability and/or aviation property insurance coverage.
• Experience analyzing complex policy language and coverage issues.
• Proven ability to manage defense counsel, outside experts, and other third-party vendors.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple complex claims while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Professional claims designations such as AIC, CPCU, ARM, or SCLA are a plus.

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