Senior Claims Leader, North America

UAN Allied World National Assurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Group life insurance

Job summary

Allied World seeks an experienced claims leader to manage complex cases and guide a high-performing team in the United States. You will analyze coverage, negotiate settlements, and oversee payments while coordinating with brokers, insureds and defense counsel.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with a proven ability to lead a team and drive results within authority limits. Join us to help deliver exceptional client service and robust risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience including leadership of a claims team.
• Bachelor's degree required; professional insurance qualifications preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and resolve complex claims within designated authority.
• Analyze coverage positions and manage litigation with insureds, brokers and defense counsel.
• Set up and authorize claim payments within authority; recommend reserves as needed.
• Lead and mentor the claims team; provide coaching and performance guidance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; prepare reports for executives.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Legal analysis

Claims handling

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

ANZIIF or ACII in progress

Job description

Allied World seeks an experienced claims leader to manage complex cases and guide a high-performing team in the United States. You will analyze coverage, negotiate settlements, and oversee payments while coordinating with brokers, insureds and defense counsel.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with a proven ability to lead a team and drive results within authority limits. Join us to help deliver exceptional client service and robust risk management.