Senior Casualty Claims Specialit/Claims Technical Director - Alternative Markets

GAIC Great American Insurance Company; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist/Claims Technical Director for its Alternative Markets unit. This fully remote role with some travel requires a strong background in complex commercial general liability claims and a licensed adjuster or willingness to obtain one.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of claims experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with New York labor claims. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 based on experience.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Liberal Arts, Business or related discipline.
• 10+ years of related experience in claims.
• New York Labor claims experience is strongly preferred.
• Active adjuster license preferred (TX or FL); willingness to obtain license.
• Experience handling complex commercial general liability claims.
• Business Unit: Alternative Markets.

Responsabilidades

• Investigates and maintains claims: reviews and evaluates coverage and liability.
• Secures and analyzes information (reports, policies, contracts, releases, statements, etc.).
• Works toward resolution of claims, attends arbitrations/depositions/trials as necessary.
• Establishes reserves and negotiates settlements within prescribed limits.
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.
• Ensures timely and accurate claim payments.
• Ensures compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and company procedures.

Conocimientos

Claims investigation

Negotiation

Legal compliance

Staff coaching

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Alternative Markets specializes in mono-line and/or multi-line primary programs on either a traditional guaranteed cost (Specialty Programs) or risk-sharing basis (Agency, Association or Group Captives). Alternative Markets focuses on niche programs. https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/alternative-markets Alternative Markets is looking for a Senior Claims Specialist/Claims Technical Director to join their team. Job title and salary will be dependent upon successful applicant's level of experience. This is a fully remote position with some expectations of travel.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims: Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability to include tenders.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, contracts, releases, statements, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Establishes reserves and negotiates settlements within prescribed limits.
• Submit recommendations to supervisor when they exceed personal authority.
• Conveys more complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, negotiations, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claim payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 10 or more years of related experience.
• New York Labor claims experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience handling complex commercial general liability claims.
• Holds an active adjuster’s license, preferably in the states of TX or FL.
• Must be willing to get licensed if there are no active licenses held.
• Business Unit: Alternative Markets.

Salary Range: $120,000.00 -$150,000.00

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.

Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page