Senior Casualty Claims Specialist

Everest Re; New Jersey; Presencial; USD 119.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Descripción de la vacante

Everest Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Senior Casualty Claims Specialist to handle a broad range of auto, general liability, and excess/umbrella claims. You will review complex coverage issues, manage outside counsel, and develop strategies to resolve claims efficiently.

The role requires 5–7 years of claims handling or legal experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and an ability to work across stakeholders including underwriters, insureds, and brokers.

Formación

• 5-7 years of claims handling experience or legal experience.
• BA/BS required; JD helpful but not required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and investigation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and influence others.
• Knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process.
• Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses.
• Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes.
• Ability to present to senior management and others in group settings.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and regulatory environment.

Responsabilidades

• Review and analyze complex coverage issues and prepare coverage position letters.
• Investigate, analyze, and evaluate liability and damages to support effective claim resolution.
• Manage and provide strategic direction to outside counsel throughout the life of a claim.
• Prepare comprehensive case summary reports for matters involving significant reserves, litigation, or trial activity.
• Establish timely and appropriate case reserves based on claim exposure and evolving developments.
• Develop and execute claim handling and resolution strategies.
• Negotiate and resolve claims in accordance with established authority and business objectives.
• Attend trials, mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim-related proceedings as needed.
• Partner with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, communicate claim trends, analyze data, and provide risk insights.
• Maintain effective communication and strong working relationships with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and industry events to support client relationships, retention, and business development.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and responsibly use approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and business outcomes.

Conocimientos

Claims handling

Legal experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Investigation

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Licenses for adjusters

Presentation skills

Insurance industry knowledge

Collaboration

Educación

BA/BS

JD (helpful)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Casualty Claims Specialist

Company: Everest Insurance Company

Job Category: Claims

About Everest

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role

Everest is seeking an experienced claims professional or attorney to join the Casualty Claims team. In this role, you will handle a broad range of mainstream and moderately complex auto, general liability, and excess/umbrella claims.

Role & Responsibilities

• Review and analyze complex coverage issues and prepare coverage position letters.
• Investigate, analyze, and evaluate liability and damages to support effective claim resolution.
• Manage and provide strategic direction to outside counsel throughout the life of a claim.
• Prepare comprehensive case summary reports for matters involving significant reserves, litigation, or trial activity.
• Establish timely and appropriate case reserves based on claim exposure and evolving developments.
• Develop and execute claim handling and resolution strategies.
• Negotiate and resolve claims in accordance with established authority and business objectives.
• Attend trials, mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim-related proceedings as needed.
• Partner with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, communicate claim trends, analyze data, and provide risk insights.
• Maintain effective communication and strong working relationships with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and industry events to support client relationships, retention, and business development.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and responsibly use approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of claims handling experience or legal experience
• B.A. or B.S. required; JD helpful but not required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and investigation skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims
• In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
• Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses
• Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims
• Collaborative mind‑set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency
• Ability and willingness to present to senior management and to others in other group settings
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and legal and regulatory environment

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $119,000-$150,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k match
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.