E&S Claim Adjuster

FCCI Insurance Group; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Family Leave

Competitive PTO & Holidays

Recognition & Bonus Programs

Medical, Vision, Dental & Life 보험

Job summary

FCCI Insurance Group is seeking an E&S Claim Adjuster to investigate and adjust assigned Excess & Surplus lines claims requiring expertise in coverage, analysis, jurisdictional and diversity issues, litigation management, and expense exposures.

The role involves 20% travel for mediations and trials and offers a hybrid work arrangement at multiple regional locations or remote within FCCI territory. Salary ranges are provided with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience investigating and adjusting E&S claims.
• Knowledge of coverage evaluation and litigation management.
• Ability to develop disposition strategies and work with defense counsel.
• Strong reporting and communication with management and policyholders.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% for mediations and trials.

Responsibilities

• Investigate assigned E&S claims, including initial investigation, coverage evaluation, settlement negotiation, and reserve setting within authority limits and company best practices.
• Develop litigation/file disposition strategies and direct defense counsel on litigated files.
• Provide comprehensive and timely reporting on claim status to claims management, policyholders, and independent agents.
• Recognize exposures, apply reserving philosophy, and escalate to management when necessary.
• Conduct field work such as meetings, inspections, damage assessments, and evidence documentation.
• Attend mediations and manage claims effectively to closure, coordinating with independent adjusters and vendors.

Skills

E&S claims handling

Coverage evaluation

Litigation management

Reporting and communication

Field investigations

Travel readiness

Job description

For over 65 years, FCCI has been a place that puts people and relationships first. Here we work to build an environment where everyone is welcome and belongs. That feeling of belonging starts deep within each of us and is demonstrated through our actions as we focus on the journey we take together by being authentic and empathetic.

We are currently seeking an E&S Claim Adjuster to investigate and adjust assigned Excess and Surplus Lines claims that require expertise in areas such as coverage, analysis, jurisdictional and diversity issues, litigation management, and expense exposures.

What You Will Do

• Investigate assigned E&S lines claims, including initial investigation, coverage evaluation, settlement negotiation, and reserve setting within authority limits and company best practices.
• Develop litigation/file disposition strategies and direct defense counsel on litigated files.
• Provide comprehensive and timely reporting on claim status to claims management, policyholders, and independent agents.
• Recognize exposures, apply reserving philosophy, and escalate to management when necessary.
• Conduct field work such as meetings, inspections, damage assessments, and evidence documentation.
• Attend mediations and manage claims effectively to closure, coordinating with independent adjusters and vendors.

Approximately 20% travel for mediations and trials may be required.

This role is hybrid at our Sarasota FL, office or one of our regional/field locations (Lawrenceville, GA; Lake Mary, FL; Carmel, IN; Richmond, VA and Richardson, TX) or can be remote within FCCI territory.

In exchange for your talents, FCCI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Family Leave
• Competitive PTO & Holidays
• Recognition & Bonus Programs
• Medical, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 401(k) Match & Profit-Sharing

The salary range for this position is $91,389-$140,737 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Please note: Drug Free Workplace is in effect and a pre-employment drug screen is conducted for all positions.