What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. General Liability Claims Specialist position at Frank Winston Crum Insurance?
FrankCrum is a Top Workplace!
Frank Winston Crum Insurance (FWCI) issues Workers' Compensation and General Liability policies by offering flexible coverage and payment options to meet the varied needs of businesses. Over the years, FWCI has grown from a single-state insurance carrier to one that is licensed in 45 states and continues to expand. In addition to regional and product line growth, FWCI has enhanced its value-added services. What has not changed though is the firm's commitment - echoed throughout the family of companies - "alwaysto do the right things for the right reasons!"
Click here to learn more about FrankCrum!
The Role You'll Play to Create Success
We are eager to announce aSr. Construction Defect Claims Specialistposition filled with many exciting opportunities! This job contributes to the mission of FrankCrum by adjusting the most complex construction defect claims in the company’s inventory and assisting in establishing the best and most cost-effective strategy for handling this claim type.
Keys to success in this position include knowledge of general liability claims handling andof applicable insurance policies claims systems and claims handling regulations, procedures, and laws in 48 states.Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience needed, Juris Doctorate a plus.Ten (10) years of general liability claims adjusting experience with exposure to a minimum of $100,000. Must hold Proper Public adjuster licenses in Florida and/or Texas and other states with the ability to obtain additional licenses as needed.
Our Competitive Benefits
Along with this great opportunity, FrankCrum also provides exceptional benefits from top carriers including:
FrankCrum, a family-owned business-to-business entity since 1981 made of several companies: FrankCrum Corporate (a professional employer organization), FrankCrum Staffing, Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company, and the FrankCrum Insurance Agency - all based in Clearwater, Florida. This "familyof employer solutions" employs approximately 500 people who serve over 4,000 clients throughout the United States. FrankCrum employees are trained to deliver high value through exceptional customer service and treat clients and coworkers like family. By living by our Brand Pillars (Integrity, Affinity, and Prosperity) employees are recognized at quarterly events for exceptional customer service and milestones in tenure.
The FrankCrum headquarters spans 14 acres and includes a cafe, subsidized for employees. Menus include made-to-order breakfast, hot lunch options and even dinners that can be ordered to-go, all at very affordable prices. The cafe also plays host to monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, eating and costume contests, and yearly holiday parties. Through the input of its own employees, The Tampa Bay Times has recognized FrankCrum as a Top Place to Work for more than 10 years in a row! FrankCrum also supports several community efforts through Trinity Cafe,the Homeless Empowerment Program, and Clearwater Free Clinic!
If you want to play this role to positively impact our clients' day-to-day business, then apply now!
FrankCrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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Frank Winston Crum Insurance (FWCI) issues Workers' Compensation and General Liability policies by offering flexible coverage and payment options to meet the varied needs of businesses. Over the years, FWCI has grown from a single-state insurance carrier to one that is licensed in 45 states and continues to expand. In addition to regional and product line growth, FWCI has enhanced its value-added services. What has not changed though is the firm's commitment - echoed throughout the family of companies - "alwaysto do the right things for the right reasons!"
Click here to learn more about FrankCrum!
The Role You'll Play to Create Success
We are eager to announce aSr. Construction Defect Claims Specialistposition filled with many exciting opportunities! This job contributes to the mission of FrankCrum by adjusting the most complex construction defect claims in the company’s inventory and assisting in establishing the best and most cost-effective strategy for handling this claim type.
- Investigates, evaluates and brings to timely resolution an inventory of the most complex general liability claims in the company’s inventory of which most are litigatedand may involve large property damage, catastrophic bodily injury and some sub set of construction defect type claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and applicable state regulations and laws.
- Understands general liability coverage issues and handles complex coverage issues including issuing reservation of rights letters and denial of coverage letters
- Understands and interprets construction contracts and applies risk transfer when appropriate.
- Negotiates the duty to defend and indemnify with liable insurers when appropriate.
- Manages litigation proactively and works well with defense counsel and insureds to reach optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of proper utilization of experts, independent medical reviews or exams, evaluation of liability and damages regarding complex bodily injuries.
- Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding resolution techniques such as high low agreements, proposals for settlement, offers of judgement to obtain optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrates an understanding of how to evaluate and respond timely to time limit demands in various states such as Texas, Florida and Georgia, consumer complaints and Department of Insurance Complaints often filed and associated with general liability claims.
- Demonstrates a strong knowledge of residential and commercial building construction, repair processes, and understands how to review and analyze the accuracy of damage reports prepared by contractors, engineers, and appraisers in order to assess property damage.
- Demonstrates strong negotiations skills in alternative dispute resolution forums such as mediations and assists in finding early resolutions in order to obtain optimal outcomes when appropriate.
- Demonstrates an understanding of reserving requirements and philosophies and is able to maintain appropriate reserves on all assigned claim files.
- Prepares reports detailing claim exposure, status, payments and reserves.
- Engages in timely and effective communication with the appropriate parties and documents the claim file throughout the claim adjustment process which includes maintaining timely diaries on each claim.
- Effectively assists, trains and mentor’s lessor skilled team members in conjunction with management.
- Assists managers with identifying trends and opportunities for improvement in processes and procedures and claim resolution to improve overall outcomes.
- Collaborates with other departments such underwriting on projects or as needed or performs other duties as assigned.
Keys to success in this position include knowledge of general liability claims handling andof applicable insurance policies claims systems and claims handling regulations, procedures, and laws in 48 states.Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience needed, Juris Doctorate a plus.Ten (10) years of general liability claims adjusting experience with exposure to a minimum of $100,000. Must hold Proper Public adjuster licenses in Florida and/or Texas and other states with the ability to obtain additional licenses as needed.
Our Competitive Benefits
Along with this great opportunity, FrankCrum also provides exceptional benefits from top carriers including:
- Health Insurance is zero dollarpaycheck cost for employee's coverage and only two-hundred-forty-fivedollars a month for family!
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Supplemental insurance plans such as Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan where FrankCrum matches 100% of the first 4% the employee contributes, and the employee is immediately vested in the employer match
- Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Savings Account funded by FrankCrum
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Education reimbursement up to five thousand two hundredfifty dollarstax free per calendar year
- PTO cash out
- Tickets at Work
- Access to the Corporate America Family Credit Union
- Employee and client referral bonus programs
- Paid volunteer time
FrankCrum, a family-owned business-to-business entity since 1981 made of several companies: FrankCrum Corporate (a professional employer organization), FrankCrum Staffing, Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company, and the FrankCrum Insurance Agency - all based in Clearwater, Florida. This "familyof employer solutions" employs approximately 500 people who serve over 4,000 clients throughout the United States. FrankCrum employees are trained to deliver high value through exceptional customer service and treat clients and coworkers like family. By living by our Brand Pillars (Integrity, Affinity, and Prosperity) employees are recognized at quarterly events for exceptional customer service and milestones in tenure.
The FrankCrum headquarters spans 14 acres and includes a cafe, subsidized for employees. Menus include made-to-order breakfast, hot lunch options and even dinners that can be ordered to-go, all at very affordable prices. The cafe also plays host to monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, eating and costume contests, and yearly holiday parties. Through the input of its own employees, The Tampa Bay Times has recognized FrankCrum as a Top Place to Work for more than 10 years in a row! FrankCrum also supports several community efforts through Trinity Cafe,the Homeless Empowerment Program, and Clearwater Free Clinic!
If you want to play this role to positively impact our clients' day-to-day business, then apply now!
FrankCrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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