Senior Specialty Claims Adjuster – Complex GL/Labor Law

Fortegra; Woodbridge Township, Jacksonville (NJ, FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision, life, disability, 401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fortegra in Woodbridge Township, NJ is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster for Specialty Claims to report to the Director, Specialty Claims. The role focuses on managing high-severity general liability claims, including New York Labor Law matters, and overseeing coverage disputes.

You will develop claims and litigation strategies, supervise outside counsel, investigate promptly, and maintain diaries to ensure timely dispositions compliant with rules.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant and progressive experience in insurance claims, including New York Labor Law.
• Adjuster licenses, as mandated by specific states, are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of general liability claims, including New York Labor Law matters with potential for significant severity and complexity.
• Direct management of coverage disputes.
• Formulating claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel.
• Promptly investigating all assigned claims to complete coverage, liability, and damages analysis.
• Ensures timely disposition of all claims in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and manage a diary system to efficiently and effectively resolve all claims.
• Make recommendations to management pertaining to coverage, settlement positions and file reserves based on well supported reports.
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Reinsurers, Underwriters, Actuarial, Brokers, Attorneys, Vendors, etc.).
• Participate in Claim Reviews and claim audits.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences and trials when necessary.

Skills

Very strong communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Litigation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance/related field

State adjuster licenses

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fortegra in Woodbridge Township, NJ is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster for Specialty Claims to report to the Director, Specialty Claims. The role focuses on managing high-severity general liability claims, including New York Labor Law matters, and overseeing coverage disputes.

You will develop claims and litigation strategies, supervise outside counsel, investigate promptly, and maintain diaries to ensure timely dispositions compliant with rules.