General Liability Litigation Specialist

Utica National Insurance Group; Town of Woodbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica National Insurance Group in New Hartford/Woodbury, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial General Liability Claims Adjuster to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve NY-based GL claims. You will interpret coverage, draft letters, and direct defense counsel, working with supervisors on complex matters in a hybrid work environment.

Requires a four-year degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of CG liability experience, plus knowledge of NY venues.

Qualifications

• Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of commercial general liability experience.
• Experience handling litigated files with strong coverage analysis skills.
• Knowledge of NY venues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve NY commercial general liability claims.
• Interpret coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters and evaluate damages.
• Negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention.
• Direct and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
• Operate independently and resolve claims within assigned authority.
• Consult with supervisor on complex coverage and litigated matters.
• Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed with insureds, agents, and legal representatives.
• Review court decisions and coverage interpretations; stay updated on related law.
• Provide excellent customer service on all claims.

Skills

Coverage analysis

Litigation handling

Claims handling

NY venues knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, our Home Office is based in Central New York, with Regional Office locations in NYC, Dallas and Charlotte.

What You Will Do

You'll be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving commercial general liability claims in primarily New York venues. With skills in detail orientation and analysis, you will interpret coverage and prepare detailed coverage letters. Through frequent contact with defense counsel, you will use decision making skills to guide, review, and authorize work on litigated cases. Consultation with supervisors on complex coverage and litigated matters will occur as needed. This position requires advanced industry knowledge and strong claims handling acumen with a thorough understanding of state laws and requirements.

This is a hybrid role reporting to our New Hartford, NY; Woodbury, Long Island; or Charlotte-Ballantyne, NC location.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve primarily New York commercial general liability claims.
• Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention.
• Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
• Operate independently and resolve claims within and assigned authority.
• Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters.
• Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds agents and legal representatives.
• Review court decisions and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
• Effectively handle the complex/serious claims within Regional Operations.
• Provide an excellent customer service experience on all claims.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as mentor to lesser experienced team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all corporate policies and procedures.

What You Need

• Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of commercial general liability experience.
• Experience in handling litigated files with strong coverage analysis skills required.
• Knowledge of NY venues.

Licensing

Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained withing the timeframe set forth by the company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.

Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal insurance discount

Additional Information

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.