Excess Claims Specialist Expert

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Claims Specialist to join our Excess, Coverage and Specialized Claims Unit. In this role, you will handle a book of Commercial Casualty Excess/Umbrella claims, conducting investigations, recommending reserves, monitoring, documenting, assessing risk transfer potential, and settling/closing claims in an expeditious and economical manner.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of commercial casualty claims investigation, coverage, reserving, expense management, resolution strategy, negotiation, litigation management, and claims evaluation. They will also possess expert-level skills in customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, achieving results, and executing thoroughly.

**Responsibilities:)

• Determine coverage, investigate claims, determine liability, set and adjust reserves, evaluate claims, negotiate settlements, authorize and pay claims;
• Review lawsuit documentation and supporting documents, claims file, investigation, etc.;
• Establish actions to be taken to resolve lawsuits;
• Manage working teams based on allegations established in suits;
• Train and mentor staff as appropriate;
• Maintain relationships with various business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Reinsurance, Etc.);
• Stay up-to-date on existing and proposed legislation, court decisions, and trends pertaining to specialty coverage issues;

**Requirements:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in claims handling, insurance, or a related field;
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial excess and umbrella claims, with expertise in premises liability, employer's liability, environmental, auto, products liability, mass torts, and other commercial casualty claims;
• Expert-level skills in customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, achieving results, and executing thoroughly;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

**What We Offer:**

• A dynamic and supportive work environment;
• Ongoing training and development opportunities;
• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• The opportunity to work with a leading insurance company in the industry;
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;