Senior Bodily Injury Claims Lead – NJ & CT

Plymouth Rock Assurance; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance from day 1

401(k) matching

Professional development

Job summary

Plymouth Rock Assurance in Connecticut is seeking an experienced claims professional to handle high-severity First and Third-Party Bodily Injury cases, including New Jersey matters from our CT office. You will manage complex liability issues in both Personal Lines and Commercial settings.

You will lead investigations, negotiate settlements, oversee subrogation opportunities, and coordinate with defense counsel, SIU, and field vendors to resolve claims efficiently while upholding regulatory

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bodily injury claims experience, including complex liability claims (Commercial, UM/UIM, Excess/Umbrella).
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience with multi-state claim handling, especially NJ.
• Knowledge of litigation, arbitration, and trial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigations with Impact – conduct thorough coverage, liability, and injury investigations, securing statements to efficiently resolve claims, including NJ cases.
• Master Policy Analysis – navigate complex insurance policies, advising on Excess and Primary coverage matters.
• Lead Field Oversight – direct field investigations and coordinate with vendors (Field/Counsel/Surveillance) to ensure effective claim resolutions.
• Strategic Reserve Management – maintain financial oversight with accurate, timely reserve analyses based on claim developments.
• Litigation & Fraud Prevention – collaborate with defense counsel, manage litigation strategies, and work with SIU to combat fraud.
• Skilled Negotiations – resolve claims through merit-based discussions with injured parties and attorneys for favorable outcomes.
• Subrogation & Recovery – identify and pursue subrogation opportunities to minimize losses.
• Legal Representation – represent Plymouth Rock in arbitrations, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Professional Growth & Leadership – stay ahead of industry trends, participate in training, and contribute to team initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Plymouth Rock Assurance in Connecticut is seeking an experienced claims professional to handle high-severity First and Third-Party Bodily Injury cases, including New Jersey matters from our CT office. You will manage complex liability issues in both Personal Lines and Commercial settings.

You will lead investigations, negotiate settlements, oversee subrogation opportunities, and coordinate with defense counsel, SIU, and field vendors to resolve claims efficiently while upholding regulatory