What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Liability Specialist position at C. Winchell Agency, Inc.?
About the Role
C. Winchell Agency, Inc. is seeking an experienced Insurance Liability Specialist to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling Bodily Injury claims for Personal Lines/Commercial Litigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough investigations of Bodily Injury claims, including gathering evidence and interviewing insureds, witnesses and claimants.
- Analyze and review policies to assess coverage and liability.
- Provide expert advice to Excess and Primary coverage issues.
- Manage and direct outside vendors (Field/Counsel/Surveillance, etc.) to determine what investigation is necessary and give them direction to bring a claim to conclusion.
- Ensure only necessary work is completed.
- Investigate cases timely so that reserves are established and maintained at proper levels.
- Revised reserves timely based on developments in the course of the claim.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four year college or university.
5 - 10 years' experience handling BI liability commercial, homeowners, UM/UIM, Excess/Umbrella.
In-depth knowledge of litigation, arbitration and trial process, handle out of state claims, and/or Personal Injury Protection claims.
Currently holds and/or can readily obtain an out of State License(s) (i.e. - CT, Delaware, Florida, etc.).
Professional designation such as IIA, AEI, Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting (CPCU) or be actively working towards a designation, preferred.
Have advanced skills in coverage, investigation, litigation/ legal issues, negotiations, evaluations, medical terminology, and subrogation.
