Senior Claims Specialist I

Liberty Mutual; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist to review, analyze, and process moderately to complex claims within authority limits.

You will assess liability, coverage, and damages, negotiate settlements, and oversee an inventory of commercial property/casualty claims involving bodily injury or property loss. The role supports a collaborative Claims Team, with mentoring responsibilities and potential involvement in assignments and training.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and negotiate with customers and conduct investigations.
• Leadership ability and demonstrated time management skills to delegate work appropriately.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of claims case handling practices, liability and policy coverage.
• Required to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts investigations of claims to analyze coverage and determine liability, compensability and damages.
• Assesses policy coverage, notifies insureds of issues, and manages reserves.
• Negotiates settlements within authority and coordinates litigation activities as needed.
• Mentors team members and participates in quality reviews.
• May assist in case assignments and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Time management

Claims knowledge

Licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Senior Claims Specialist works within a Claims Team, using the latest technology to review, analyze and process claims that are routinely characterized as moderately complex to complex within assigned authority limits. This includes making decisions about liability/compensability, evaluating losses, negotiating settlements and managing an inventory of commercial property/casualty claims involving bodily injury or property loss. The Senior Claims Specialist may also assist the Claims Team Manager with assigning new claims to team members, providing technical direction, and monitoring caseloads.

We value flexibility and collaboration. If you live within 50 miles of one of our office locations-Hoffman Estates, IL and Plano, TX; - you'll be asked to join us onsite twice a month. These visits are a great opportunity to connect with your team, build relationships, and engage in meaningful collaboration.This position includes mandatory training. The first portion will be conducted remotely, followed by in-person training at our office in Plano, Texas. Full attendance and active participation are required for both. Liberty Mutual will cover travel, lodging, and meals during the in-office training.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts investigations of claims (including such activities as interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants, collecting and evaluating appropriate documentation and securing evidence and protecting the chain-of-custody) to analyze and confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages; determines need for, and engages independent adjusters, cause and origin experts and independent medical examiners. Refers to claim to subrogation group or Special Investigations Unit as appropriate.
• Assesses policy coverage for submitted claims and notifies the insured of any issues; determines and establishes reserve requirements, adjusting reserves, as necessary, during the processing of the claim.
• Assesses actual damages associated with claims and conducts negotiations, within assigned authority limits, to settle claims.
• Coordinates the litigation activities associated with assigned claims to ensure a timely and cost-effective resolution; attends trials as a representative of the company.
• Acts as senior technical professional on team, assisting team members with escalated issues. Mentors and trains new team members. Participates in Quality Review process.
• Participates in conducting Suit Committees, Roundtables, Arbitrations, Mediations, field investigations and may assist in conducting closed file reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and negotiate with customers and conduct investigations required.
• Leadership ability and demonstrated time management skills to delegate work appropriately and organize resources effectively.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of claims case handling practices, legal liability, general insurance policy coverage, and the state`s tort laws as normally acquired through a bachelor`s degree (or equivalent training) plus 3 to 5 years directly related work experience.
• Required to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses.

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefitsLiberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, se