General Liability Claim Representative - Buffalo, NY

VetJobs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelers Insurance in Buffalo, NY is seeking a claims professional to manage General Liability claim handling, including investigation, reserving, negotiation, and settlement, in compliance with policies and state regulations.

You will communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and internal teams, determine eligibility and coverage, document files, and coordinate with investigators and legal as needed. A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of claims experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three years of experience in insurance claims, preferably General Liability.
• Experience with claims management and software systems.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles and policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a positive insured/claimant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality claim handling of General Liability claims including customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution in accordance with company policies, compliance, and state specific regulations.
• Communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates.
• Determine claim eligibility, coverage, liability, and settlement amounts.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of claim files and transactions.
• Identify and escape potential fraud or complex claims for further investigation.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as investigators, legal, and customer service, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Three years of claims experience

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Exceptional customer service

Negotiation experience

Insurance principles knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS: Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education, and experience.

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Claim

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$67,000.00 - $110,600.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Be the Hero in Someone's Story. When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.

What Will You Do?

• Provide quality claim handling of General Liability claims including customer contacts, coverage, investigation, evaluation, reserving, negotiation, and resolution in accordance with company policies, compliance, and state specific regulations.
• Communicate with policyholders, claimants, providers, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide updates.
• Determine claim eligibility, coverage, liability, and settlement amounts.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of claim files and transactions.
• Identify and escape potential fraud or complex claims for further investigation.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as investigators, legal, and customer service, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, acquisition and maintenance of Insurance License(s) may be required to comply with state and Travelers requirements. Generally, license(s) must be obtained within three months of starting the job and obtain ongoing continuing education credits as mandated.

Auto req ID

484831BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three years of experience in insurance claims, preferably General Liability claims.
• Experience with claims management and software systems.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.

What is a Must Have?

• One-year bodily injury liability claim handling experience, or one year of liability claim experience, or successful completion of Travelers Claim Representative training program.

Location

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Job Category

Claims

Job Code

Ins Insurance

Affiliate Sponsor

Travelers Insurance

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000