Senior Claims Advocate: Complex Claims & Client Advocacy

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced claims professional to support Producers by servicing existing accounts and pursuing new business opportunities.

The role independently manages medium and complex claims for assigned clients, advocating on coverage, reserves, and settlements. The candidate will interact with clients, producers, and carriers, conduct detailed analyses, and provide recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) or more years related work experience, brokerage or insurance carrier experience preferred.
• Possession of CPCU, AIC and/or ARM preferred.
• Valid Fire and Casualty Broker – Agent license.
• In depth knowledge of all commonly encountered P&C insurance coverage and Risk Management concepts and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Acts as an advocate and claims specialist to provide support to clients, claimants, Producers, and carriers.
• Provides initial and on-going advocacy on claims including detailed analysis, interpretation, consultation and negotiation of coverage and reserves.
• Provides assistance on complex, large claims issues.
• Reports to carriers on property, liability, litigated, high exposure and specialty claims.
• Maintains claim diaries and reviews reservations of rights of denials.
• Travels to loss sites to assist clients with the claim process.
• Meets with clients and internal staff to provide analysis, interpretation and recommendations regarding client loss information.
• Responds to clients and Producers regarding coverage, exposure, and settlement questions.
• Manages subrogation and recovery situations by working closely with client.
• Prepares coverage arguments for client advocacy and form coverage positions as client advocate.
• Works with client legal counsel on coverage, claims and strategy for settlement.
• Assists client with case preparation and support as needed, using negotiation skills to provide best possible outcome for clients.
• Provides value added services to Producers, focusing on account retention and obtaining new business.
• Develops training materials with a client and service team perspective for coverage reviews, loss reporting procedures, and claims guidelines in handling various situations.
• Conducts quarterly claims review meetings with employer representatives.
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced claims professional to support Producers by servicing existing accounts and pursuing new business opportunities.

The role independently manages medium and complex claims for assigned clients, advocating on coverage, reserves, and settlements. The candidate will interact with clients, producers, and carriers, conduct detailed analyses, and provide recommendations.