Liability Claims Examiner — Investigate, Resolve & Settle

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY is seeking an experienced claims professional to examine, adjust, defend claims and lawsuits arising from insureds. The role involves reviewing policies for coverage, resolving coverage questions, investigating, and making liability determinations across a range of property and medical records related damages.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of premises liability claims experience, and may hold CPCU/AIC designations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU/AIC and other designations preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience handling premises liability claims.
• Familiarity with ImageRight and Guidewire is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify coverage for each claim and issue coverage letters.
• Investigate claims and set reserves; determine settlements.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants; monitor defense and discovery.
• Direct defense counsel and manage discovery.
• Maintain accurate file notes and a current diary system.
• Travel occasionally; maintain licenses where required.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/AIC designation

Insurance designations preferred

Tools

ImageRight

Guidewire

Job description

GREATER NEW YORK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY is seeking an experienced claims professional to examine, adjust, defend claims and lawsuits arising from insureds. The role involves reviewing policies for coverage, resolving coverage questions, investigating, and making liability determinations across a range of property and medical records related damages.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of premises liability claims experience, and may hold CPCU/AIC designations.