Senior Claims Rep - GL & Auto

The Jonus Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jonus Group is seeking a Senior Claims Representative to manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims in the United States. You will assess coverage, liability, damages, and exposure, and coordinate with insureds and legal counsel.

You will develop settlement strategies, negotiate outcomes, and supervise reserving, while maintaining thorough claim documentation and collaborating with internal partners to improve business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience handling commercial general liability and/or commercial auto claims.
• At least 2 years managing a litigated desk.
• Exposure to claims ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.
• Caseload management of 85-100 claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims.
• Investigate claims to evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and exposure.
• Analyze policies, reports, statements, medical records, and expert opinions to resolve claims.
• Develop and execute effective claim resolution, settlement, and reserving strategies.
• Negotiate settlements to achieve appropriate claim outcomes.
• Communicate coverage positions and claim decisions to insureds, claimants, brokers, and legal counsel.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.
• Authorize payments within delegated authority and ensure timely and accurate claim handling.
• Maintain complete and accurate claim documentation and records.
• Collaborate with internal partners to strengthen customer relationships and improve business results.
• Serve as a resource on casualty claims handling, coverage analysis, litigation management, and settlement strategies.

Skills

Claims handling

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Litigation management

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Claims Representative - General Liability & Auto

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Claims Representative to join a team. This role involves managing a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in claims handling, litigation management, and settlement strategies, with a focus on industries such as construction, energy, and environmental sectors.

Compensation Package

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000+ (depending on experience)
• Bonuses:
• Variable bonus based on company and personal performance
• Profit-sharing bonus (up to 3%)
• Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial general liability and commercial auto claims.
• Investigate claims to evaluate coverage, liability, damages, and exposure.
• Analyze policies, reports, statements, medical records, and expert opinions to resolve claims.
• Develop and execute effective claim resolution, settlement, and reserving strategies.
• Negotiate settlements to achieve appropriate claim outcomes.
• Communicate coverage positions and claim decisions to insureds, claimants, brokers, and legal counsel.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials as needed.
• Authorize payments within delegated authority and ensure timely and accurate claim handling.
• Maintain complete and accurate claim documentation and records.
• Collaborate with internal partners to strengthen customer relationships and improve business results.
• Serve as a resource on casualty claims handling, coverage analysis, litigation management, and settlement strategies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling commercial general liability and/or commercial auto claims.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a litigated desk.
• Exposure to claims ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.
• Caseload management of 85-100 claims.
• Licensing: Adjuster license preferred (home state license in TX or FL is ideal; assistance provided to obtain licenses if needed).
• Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge: Policy interpretation, coverage analysis, reserving practices, and litigation management.
• Travel: Ability to travel as needed.