Senior Reinsurance Claims Specialist

Munich Re; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Reinsurance Claims Specialist to join their dynamic Public Entity team. This pivotal role involves administering reinsurance contracts related to third-party casualty claims, ensuring timely reserve evaluations, and delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will possess extensive claims-handling experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team committed to innovative solutions and client satisfaction. Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Life and Disability Insurance

401k Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of claims-handling experience in relevant lines of business.
• In-depth understanding of coverage issues and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims proactively for optimal outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate claims to set timely reserves reflecting exposure changes.

Skills

Claims Management

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Munich Re Specialty - North America provides extensive, specialty property and casualty insurance solutions to customers through select brokers, Managing General Agents, program administrators, cover holders and insurtech partners. Products include: property, casualty, professional liability and other specialty insurance solutions. Our comprehensive, customized solutions are provided by A+ rated carriers and are tailored to clients’ needs. We offer superior service levels, industry-recognized underwriting and claims expertise and innovative approaches to complex and evolving risks.

The Opportunity

The Senior Reinsurance Claims Specialist is a critical role in our growing Public Entity team as part of the Core Claims team. They will be responsible for administering the Company’s rights under various reinsurance contracts pertaining to underlying third-party casualty claims and litigation, to evaluate and determine appropriate reserves on a timely basis and providing superior client customer service.

Responsibilities

1. Proactive management of claims, considering all aspects with a strategic vision for optimal claim outcome and total cost of claim mindset.
2. Continual claim evaluation to set appropriate, timely reserves over the life of the claim to reflect changes in exposure.
3. Present high exposure claims to Claims Leadership and Key Stakeholders.
4. Collaboration with internal and external business partners for client meetings, product development and improvement, and account audits.
5. Other assignments and projects as needed.

Qualifications

1. Minimum bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
2. 10+ years’ claims-handling experience
3. Experience in Public Entity or relevant lines of business a plus.
4. In-depth understanding of coverage issues, policy forms, reinsurance contracts, regulatory requirements, and changing legal landscape for casualty claims.
5. Highly technical, analytical and critical thinking ability to properly determine coverage and liability.
6. Strong technical claims proficiency through consistent execution of best claim practices.
7. Highly collaborative and proactive with strong interpersonal skills
8. Innovative mindset - looks for ways to improve property claim efficiencies and outcomes.
9. Excellent verbal and writing skills for internal and external communication, presentations, and reporting.
10. Superior analytical thinking and negotiation skills.
11. Ability to travel for conferences, client or account meetings, and audits. (25%)

The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including Chicago, NYC, and San Francisco. The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. This role is designated for Chicago, NYC, San Francisco and reflects multiple geographies. The offer will be adjusted per geography.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $99,700 - $166,100, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.