General Liability Litigation Examiner

CWA Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CWA Recruiting seeks a qualified Commercial Claims Professional to manage auto and premises liability claims across NY and NJ with a hybrid schedule. You will oversee a portfolio of complex litigated claims, interpret policy language for coverage, and guide settlements while maintaining proper reserves.

A 4-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with at least three years in commercial lines claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines claims experience.
• Familiarity with New York Labor Law and construction defects/third-party property damage preferred.
• Ability to manage defense counsel and experts; strong organization and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of complex litigated claims involving liability and damage matters.
• Interpret policy language to assess coverage and craft coverage position letters.
• Conduct thorough investigations, evaluations, and fair settlements for assigned claims.
• Maintain accurate and timely reserves in line with reserving philosophy.

Skills

Commercial claims handling

Negotiation

Litigation coordination

Reserving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Suffolk County, NY OR Burlington County, NJ- Hybrid Schedule

Job Description/Responsibilities

In this role, you will manage auto and premises liability claims, which encompass New York Labor Law, construction defects, and/or claims for property damage by third parties. You'll frequently communicate with internal team members, as well as policyholders, agents, attorneys, and various claim-related service providers. Key tasks include building strong relationships with claims staff, internal teams, policyholders, attorneys, agents, and a range of experts and service providers to ensure the best possible results for policyholders. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex and high-stakes litigated claims that involve intricate liability and damage matters. This involves evaluating coverage by interpreting and applying policy language to the facts of claims and crafting timely and suitable coverage position letters. You will also conduct thorough and prompt claim investigations, evaluations, and fair settlements for all claims assigned to you. It’s crucial to maintain accurate and timely reserves, in line with established practices and philosophy regarding reserving.

Requirements/Skills

Candidates should possess a 4-year degree or have relevant work experience that is equivalent. A minimum of three years' experience in handling commercial lines claims is required. Familiarity with New York Labor Law, as well as construction defects and/or third-party property damage claims, is an advantage. You should be able to oversee defense counsel, select and retain appropriate experts, and create effective resolution strategies. Professional certifications or actively pursuing industry-specific designations would be beneficial. Strong organizational, negotiation, and both verbal and written communication skills are essential.