Complex Loss Specialist

Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Program

Owner Referral Program

Work from home reimbursement

Canary emergency financial assistance

Health Savings Account

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits - supplemental

401(k) Plan

Wealth Financial Wellness Program

Job summary

Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC (ISC) is seeking a Complex Loss Specialist to adjust the most time-intensive, high-exposure claims. You will analyze coverage, manage litigation, and present findings to senior leadership.

This role requires extensive claims experience and a state-adjusting license, with flexibility for remote/hybrid work in a national market. The position reports to a Claims Supervisor/Manager and involves cross-functional collaboration with underwriting and service teams to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of claims experience, with an emphasis on complex claims.
• College degree or equivalent claims management experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years litigation management experience preferred.
• Must hold an individual adjusting license for a designated home State and be willing to secure additional required adjusting licenses as needed.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork and motivation to achieve goals.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external customers, including clients, underwriting and service teams, and agents.
• Research applicable coverage for insureds and document coverage dates, limits, and restrictions.
• Identify and resolve potential coverage questions; draft reservation of rights and coverage denials for review by Supervisor/Manager.
• Investigate facts of the loss by securing statements and supporting documentation.

Skills

Complex claims

Litigation management

Coverage analysis

Communication skills

Claims experience

Adjuster license

MS Office

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Integrated Specialty Coverages, LLC (ISC) is a growth stage technology and data-driven commercial MGA and insurance wholesaler leading innovation in the market.

Backed by one of the leading private equity firms, Onex Partners, and led by a forward-thinking management team, ISC is combining the worlds of insurance and technology to create an Insurtech powerhouse. As a leading online distributor of insurance products for a range of industries and “Main Street USA”, we are looking for the right people to help us in our mission of achieving exponential growth. We strive to be the number one place to go for brokers and agents to source insurance. To accomplish this, we’re building a digitally focused team that deeply understands the intersection between user experience, data, and AI/ML to optimize the way we engage with our customers and partners.

Job Summary

The Complex Loss Specialist position at Golden State Claims Services reports to a Claims Supervisor or Claims Manager and will specialize in complex claims. The chief duty of the Complex Loss Specialist is to adjust the most time-intensive, complex, and high exposure losses that require a higher level of technical expertise, knowledge, and negotiating ability, for the program(s) to which is assigned. The Complex Loss Specialist will have a high level of ability to provide analysis and presentations to Senior Executives and Program Executives for these complex matters and will be well-versed in leading strategic roundtable discussions to determine optimal resolution strategy.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior, and effort to achieve goals and objectives.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external customers, including clients, underwriting and service teams, and agents
• Research applicable coverage for our insureds. Document coverage dates, limits, and restrictions
• Identify and resolve any potential coverage questions. Draft reservation of rights and coverage denials for review and approval by their Supervisor/Manager
• Investigate facts of the loss by securing statements and supporting documentation such as contracts, cost of repair estimates, expert reports, photos, correspondence, etc.
• Document activities in writing within claim files
• Exercise judgment in applying legal liability to assigned claims and will have settlement authority up to their specific authority, which may vary from carrier to carrier.
• Assign defense counsel to answer and defend lawsuits where appropriate. Monitor and direct defense counsel, independent adjusters, and experts.
• Identify claims with potential exposure in excess of authority and advise their Supervisor/Manager
• Evaluate, set, or recommend reserves for each file they are handling.
• Prepare written reports as dictated by company policy and procedures.
• Handle claims within guidelines of the Fair Claims Practices 790.03
• Provide insureds, claimants, underwriters, and carriers with regular updates on status of file handling.
• Discuss unique and complex files with Supervisor/Manager

Core Technical Duties

• Healthcare liability claims investigation and evaluation, including medical malpractice, general liability, and professional liability exposures
• Coverage analysis and interpretation of policies, including review of coverage dates, limits, exclusions, and endorsements
• Drafting reservation of rights letters and coverage denial communications for supervisor review
• Reserve evaluation, setting, and recommendation based on exposure analysis and claim trajectory
• Litigation management, including assignment and direction of defense counsel, independent medical examiners, and expert witnesses
• Securing recorded and written statements from insureds, claimants, and witnesses
• Gathering and organizing supporting documentation including incident reports, medical records, licensing records, contracts, and expert reports
• Maintaining accurate, detailed claim file documentation in compliance with carrier and program guidelines
• Preparing written reports and roundtable summaries consistent with company policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of claims experience, with an emphasis on complex claims
• College degree or equivalent claims management experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years litigation management experience preferred.
• Must hold an individual adjusting license for a designated home State and be willing to secure additional required adjusting licenses as needed
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain consistent and clear communication with leadership, the team and all other external points of contact

The starting annual pay scale for this position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, training, and experience. In addition, the company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with match, paid time off, and other benefits.

ISC's salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

National Pay Range

$87,000 - $109,000 USD

Benefits of Working at ISC

• Employee Ownership Program - every eligible employee shares in the financial rewards that grow when the company grows
• Owner Referral Program
• Work from home reimbursement for remote/hybrid roles
• Canary emergency financial assistance program
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Confidential, Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account, includes company contribution
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits - supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match contribution
• Addition Wealth Financial Wellness Program

Applicants may contact the ISC HR department via e-mail or phone to request and arrange for an accommodation that will allow the applicant to successfully complete the application process. Applicants needing assistance may request accommodation at any time. Please contact ISC at [e-mail] or 760-599-7242.

ISC believes in creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value to our community of customers. Specifically, we focus on attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent for our business, challenging our people, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude, and fostering a collaborative and mutually supportive environment.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or Federal law.

**Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.**

**ISC participates in the Federal E-Verify program**