Senior Risk & Claims Manager

Master Search Solutions; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Search Solutions' client, a leading real estate developer in Northern New Jersey, is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee day-to-day claims administration and advise on risk, insurance and claims across the organization and vendors.

You will manage third-party claims, assess losses, coordinate documentation, liaise with external counsel, and develop reports to identify mitigation strategies while supporting company vehicles and insurance programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a corporate office setting handling claims.
• Comfort with potential litigation and contentious situations.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) knowledge and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Receive/administer third party claims, incident reports, and loss reports.
• Open new claim files and assess loss or damage for settlement.
• Coordinate documentation including litigation files and insurance policies.
• Assign claims to external law firms when needed.
• Prepare final release documentation for settlements.
• Represent the client at settlements, mediations, and small claims.
• Review insurance/indemnity contract clauses in commercial leases and contracts.
• Act as an insurance SME for all departments.
• Develop and provide reports to analyze trends and mitigation strategies.
• Provide quarterly reports to the client's insurance broker.
• Oversee company vehicles, registration, insurance, and MVA claims.

Skills

Claims management

Litigation familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in commerce or business

Technical training in claims

Job description

Master Search Solutions' client, a leading real estate developer in Northern New Jersey, is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee day-to-day claims administration and advise on risk, insurance and claims across the organization and vendors.

You will manage third-party claims, assess losses, coordinate documentation, liaise with external counsel, and develop reports to identify mitigation strategies while supporting company vehicles and insurance programs.