Senior Claims Manager – Small Business Portfolio

Beazley; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Beazley seeks a Claims Manager – Small Business to independently manage end-to-end Small Business claims, from first notice to resolution, across a diverse portfolio. You will assess coverage, advise brokers and insureds, and coordinate with underwriters, UCO, and reinsurers to optimize outcomes.

You will work within Beazley’s Claims Service Standards, maintain timely records, reserve appropriately, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the claims function.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience handling commercial liability insurance claims.
• Adjuster license(s) may be required within 90 days of employment.
• Legal training or claims experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a diverse Small Business claims portfolio.
• Handle claims from first notice of loss through resolution.
• Evaluate policy coverage and draft coverage position letters.
• Manage portfolio of medium to high severity claims including coverage litigation when applicable.
• Review claims regularly to ensure timely records and reserves per Beazley standards.
• Communicate material claims to Reinsurance and Finance as required.
• Work with Underwriters and CTLs to align strategies and share insights.
• Adhere to Beazley policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decisiveness

Customer-focused

Education

College degree. J.D. preferred but not required.

Job description

Beazley seeks a Claims Manager – Small Business to independently manage end-to-end Small Business claims, from first notice to resolution, across a diverse portfolio. You will assess coverage, advise brokers and insureds, and coordinate with underwriters, UCO, and reinsurers to optimize outcomes.

You will work within Beazley’s Claims Service Standards, maintain timely records, reserve appropriately, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the claims function.