Senior Casualty Claims Specialist - Specialty Human Services

Summit Consulting; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group, in its Specialty Human Services division, is seeking a Senior Casualty Claims Specialist. This fully remote role supports travel as needed and involves managing a large claims inventory, investigating coverage, and negotiating settlements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in property and casualty claims handling, a related bachelor’s degree, and an active adjuster license preferred in several states. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of property and casualty claims handling experience.
• Active adjuster license preferred in listed states (CT, FL, KY, NC, NM, SC, TX).

Responsibilities

• Manage a large inventory of casualty claims and evaluate liability and damages.
• Conduct claim investigations to confirm coverage and liability.
• Negotiate settlements and reserves within authority; may attend arbitrations or trials.
• Maintain detailed claim files and communicate with insureds and partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Claims handling knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or related field

Job description

## Senior Casualty Claims Specialist - Specialty Human ServicesApply: Remote: Remote (USA): Full time: Posted Today: R9544**Be Here. Be Great.** Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.## The Specialty Human Services Division (SHS) is proud to serve the Human and Social Services sector for more than 40 years. Since 1980, we’ve been Protecting Those Who Improve Your Community and were one of the first carriers to offer niche coverage solutions to nonprofit and service organizations. SHS works with agents to address the coverage needs and loss exposures of more than 16,000 social service and non-profit organizations across the country.Specialty Human Services - Great American Insurance GroupThe Specialty Human Services Division is currently looking for a Senior Casualty Claims Specialist. This position is fully remote with some expectations of travel.**Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities*** Manages a large inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability, including pre-litigation and litigation claims.* Plans and conducts claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.* Determines and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority. May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.* Conveys moderately complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.* Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner.* Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Job Requirements*** **Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.* **Experience:** Generally, 8 or more years of experience in property and casualty claims handling, casualty preferred. Experience handling abuse & fatality claims is highly preferred but not required. Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).* Commercial lines claims handling experience is preferred, but not required.* Holds an active adjuster’s license, ideally in the following states: CT, FL, KY, NC, NM, SC, and TX. This is preferred and not required.* **Scope of Job/Qualifications:** Works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations. Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.**Business Unit:**Specialty Human Services**Salary Range:**$100,000.00 -$137,000.00**Benefits:**We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees\\*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. **\\*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.**