North America Claims Leader – AVP

Allied World; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k match

Group Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Allied World is seeking a seasoned Claims Leader in New York with a minimum of seven years of experience, including team management. The role covers claims negotiation, coverage analysis, and litigation coordination to ensure high standards of service.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, client interactions, and regulatory reporting, with a strong focus on mentoring and maintaining efficient claim operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' solid working experience including experience in managing a team of the Involved Line(s) of Business.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Preferably holder or in progress of professional insurance qualification such as ANZIIF or ACII.

Responsibilities

• Claims Management: review, evaluate, negotiate and resolve non-standard and complex cases within designated authority, analyze coverage, draft positions, manage litigation, authorize payments and reserves.
• Team Leadership & Management: manage the team for the Involved Line(s) of Business, mentor and guide team members, and cover in VP's absence.
• Technical Leadership: provide leadership on claims matters, establish reserves and report developments to management, proactively manage vendors.
• Customer Relations & Business Development: engage with clients/brokers, promote claims services and support business development.
• Compliance & Reporting: ensure regulatory compliance, prepare reports and executive claim reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

ANZIIF/ACII (in progress or holder)

Job description

Allied World is seeking a seasoned Claims Leader in New York with a minimum of seven years of experience, including team management. The role covers claims negotiation, coverage analysis, and litigation coordination to ensure high standards of service.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, client interactions, and regulatory reporting, with a strong focus on mentoring and maintaining efficient claim operations.