Senior Claims Examiner, General Liability

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 97,100 - 131,130; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off starting at 20 days/year

Comprehensive medical plans

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. in Hartford, Connecticut is looking for a Senior Claims Examiner. This role involves managing commercial claims for high severity, complex general liability, and auto accounts across the United States. Ideal candidates should have strong negotiation skills and at least 7-10 years in Casualty claims.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $97,100 to $131,130 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Experience with commercial accounts for Casualty claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial claims for high severity, complex general liability, and auto accounts.
• Draft coverage position letters and retain coverage counsel when needed.
• Negotiate resolution of claims and prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

7-10 Years Experience in Casualty Claims

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Position Summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc., AIGI, has an opening with the Claims Division on the Middle Market Casualty Team as a Senior Claims Examiner, Casualty. In this role, the responsibilities include actively managing commercial claims for high severity, complex general liability, and auto accounts, as well as the associated excess and umbrella policies, in jurisdictions throughout the United States. Ideal candidates will bring strong negotiation skills, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering service-oriented solutions in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

• $5k Sign-on Eligible

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel, when necessary, as well as review coverage counsel's opinion letters and analysis
• Develop and implement strategy relative to coverage issues which correlate with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler's care
• Develop and implement timely and accurate resolution strategies to ensure mitigation of indemnity and expense exposures
• Maintain contact with any/all associated claims carrier(s)’ claims staff, business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, program manager, and broker to communicate developments and outcomes as necessary
• Investigate claims and review the insureds' materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents
• Identify and review each jurisdiction's applicable statutes, rules, and case law
• Review litigation materials including depositions and expert's reports
• Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues, and contractual indemnity issues
• Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with resolution strategy
• Analyze coverage, liability and damages for purposes of assessing and recommending reserves
• Prepare and present written/oral reports to senior management setting forth all issues influencing evaluations and recommending reserves
• Travel to and from locations within the United States to attend mediations, trials, and other proceedings relevant to the resolution of the matter
• Negotiate resolution of claims
• Select and utilize structure brokers
• Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and expeditiously respond to inquiries from the insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management regarding claims

Experience & Required Skills

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive working relationships with internal/external peers and other professionals across organizational lines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to take part in active strategic discussions
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Hands‑on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Willing and able to travel 10%

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of working experience in lieu of degree
• Seven to ten (7-10) years of working experience with a primary and or excess carrier supporting commercial accounts for Casualty claims; with Casualty and Construction a plus
• Proper & active adjuster licensing in all applicable states

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $97,100 – $131,130 per year.

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short‑ and long‑term incentives) offered will consider factors such as location, role scope, qualifications and business needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plans, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) with matching, paid time off (starting at 20 days/year), paid holidays, volunteer time off, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks), student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement and backup child/elder care.