Sr Claim Examiner-Liability

Crawford & Company in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Company in Tampa, FL seeks a Sr Claim Examiner-Liability (Finance) to investigate and settle advanced, large loss, complex claims promptly under minimal supervision. You review coverages, determine liability and compensability, secure information, and coordinate appraisals and settlements in line with claims best practices.

You will establish reserves using independent judgment, assist supervisors and defense attorneys, and mentor new hires while contributing to reports for clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Technical claims investigations/settling experience with 4-8 years experience in Claims or similar organization.
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Effective advanced interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external clients.
• Industry Designations: Preferred: IIA, AIC, AEI, and/or CPCU.
• License Requirements: Per State or Jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and makes decisions using independent judgment on more complex and unusual policy coverages and determines if coverages apply to claims submitted.
• Manages all aspects of investigative activity on complex claims. Directs the discovery and litigation strategy with legal counsel.
• Establish reserves, using independent judgment and expertise and authorizes payments within scope of authority, settling claims in the most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
• Settles claims promptly and equitably and issues company drafts in payments for claims within authority limits.
• Develops subrogation and third party recovery potential and follows reclaim procedures.
• Analyzes claims activities and prepares reports for clients, carriers and/or management. Participates in claim reviews.

Skills

Claims investigations

Settling experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sr Claim Examiner-Liability (Finance)

Investigate and settle advanced, large loss, complex claims promptly and equitably under minimal supervision. Works within established authority on moderate-to-difficult claims. Reviews coverages, determines liability and compensability, secures information, arranges property damage appraisals and settles claims utilizing claims best practices. Evaluates and sets reserves using independent judgment. Assists supervisor and defense attorneys in preparing cases for litigations. Conducts training and mentors new hires.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Technical claims investigations/settling experience with 4-8 years experience in Claims or similar organization.
• Ability to work independently while assimilating various technical subjects..
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Effective advanced interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external clients.
• Industry Designations: Preferred: IIA, AIC, AEI, and/or CPCU.
• License Requirements: Per State or Jurisdictional requirements.

• Interprets and makes decisions using independent judgment on more complex and unusual policy coverages and determines if coverages apply to claims submitted.
• Manages all aspects of investigative activity on complex claims. Directs the discovery and litigation strategy with legal counsel.
• Establish reserves, using independent judgment and expertise and authorizes payments within scope of authority, settling claims in the most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
• Settles claims promptly and equitably and issues company drafts in payments for claims within authority limits.
• Develops subrogation and third party recovery potential and follows reclaim procedures.
• Analyzes claims activities and prepares reports for clients, carriers and/or management. Participates in claim reviews.