Senior Commercial Auto Claims Leader

Navigate Search; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Commercial Auto Claims Manager to oversee claim evaluations, coverage determinations, reserves, payments, and third-party claims administration in California.

The successful candidate will bring deep commercial auto claims experience, strong coverage judgment, and the ability to manage complex files while ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective resolutions in collaboration with TPAs, legal counsel, and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in Commercial Auto or Auto Insurance claims.
• Strong knowledge of coverage analysis, claims handling, and policy interpretation.
• Experience with TPAs, defense counsel, and field adjusters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate coverage based on reports, policy language, statutes, and case law.
• Identify issues, determine investigation steps.
• Review and validate payments and reserves from TPAs.
• Ensure timely claim payments and manage TPAs' expenses.
• Coordinate defense and coverage counsel.
• Provide guidance to field adjusters.
• Identify potential fraud and conduct investigations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Commercial Auto Claims

Coverage analysis

TPA coordination

Investigation

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Navigate Search is seeking an experienced Commercial Auto Claims Manager to oversee claim evaluations, coverage determinations, reserves, payments, and third-party claims administration in California.

The successful candidate will bring deep commercial auto claims experience, strong coverage judgment, and the ability to manage complex files while ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective resolutions in collaboration with TPAs, legal counsel, and internal partners.