Sr. Claim Specialist (Excess Casualty)

RSUI; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RSUI in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Sr. Claim Specialist for our Excess Casualty Claims unit. This role requires specialized technical expertise with limited supervision and a focus on complex exposures in a hybrid in-office schedule.

You will manage high-level claims across construction, premises, commercial auto, product, and environmental lines, collaborate with leaders, and help guide investigations, settlements, and reserving.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of claim handling experience.
• Adjuster's licenses required; must be able to obtain and maintain the licenses.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with above-average communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assertive daily handling of a high volume of claims including managing litigation and recognition of diverse coverage issues.
• Plan and execute investigation, settlement negotiations, or sustain appropriate denial governed by company guidelines.
• Provide reporting on files to Unit Leader and/or Supervisor with recommendations on reserving and action plan.
• Collaborate and share ideas in a dynamic, highly specialized environment.
• Evaluate claim exposures within assigned dollar authority.
• Demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service.
• Attend business-related functions and company events as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Litigation management

Policy interpretation

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RSUI has an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and collaborative Sr. Claim Specialist to join our Excess Casualty Claims unit in Atlanta, Georgia! The Sr. Claim Specialist handles, with a high level of specialized technical expertise and limited supervision, various Excess/Umbrella/Complex/Major Case claims. Caseload includes construction, premises, commercial auto, product, environmental, and construction defects and other complex claims involving multiple timeframes and policy periods. Caseload may include complex coverage issues.

Strong working relationships are a key component of RSUI's team-oriented, high-performance culture. Our specialized area of industry focus requires real-time, in-person collaboration that fosters meaningful dialogue and strengthens professional connections. Team meetings, employee events, and other work obligations also often require an in-person presence. This position will work RSUI's hybrid schedule, which requires three days weekly in the office.

RSUI, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Axios Atlanta Top Workplace! Here, employeesare motivated to do their best work, guided by strong core valuesof people, service,and integrity,supported by a great benefits package, andareset up to grow and develop their professional careersfrom day one.

Responsibilities:

• Assertive daily handling of a high volume of claims including the managing of litigation and the recognition of diverse coverage issues
• Works in concert with the Unit Leader to plan and execute investigation, settlement negotiations, or sustain an appropriate denial governed by company guidelines
• Provides appropriate reporting on files to the Unit Leader and/or Supervisor with recommendations on reserving, plan of action, and current evaluation as required
• Collaborates and shares ideas in dynamic, highly specialized working environment
• Acts independently in evaluating claim exposures within assigned dollar authority
• Requires an excellent understanding and skill level of internal and external customer service
• Attendsbusiness related functions, such as team meetings, mediations, trials, company events, etc.
• May perform other related tasks as assigned, depending on business need

Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent industry experience preferred but not required
• Requires a minimum of 7+ years of claim handling practices experience
• Requires strong technical and analytical skills coupled with above average communication abilities
• Adjuster's licenses required; must be able to obtain and maintain the required Adjuster's licenses
• Superior customer service orientation and strong work ethic are critical
• Possesses an excellent in-depth, practical working knowledge in area of specialization including policy interpretation, coverage issue identification, statutes and state regulations, litigation management, excellent skills conducting and guiding investigation, adjustments, file documentation, case negotiation and settlement steps and strategies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Work and Excel)

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