Description
We are looking for a General Liability Claims Adjuster to handle and supervise complex and litigated liability and property claims.
As a Liability Claims Adjuster, you will be responsible for investigating coverage, liability, and damages, negotiating with contractors, public adjusters, and attorneys, and maintaining a pending and closing ratio of 100%. You will also establish and maintain reserves and payments, present large loss reports, and communicate with managers and internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and settle large exposure commercial general liability and property claims
- Prepare written status and large loss reports for clients
- Interpret routine and complex policy contracts and coverage
- Plan, organise, and establish priorities to meet various responsibilities under critical deadlines
- Attend mediations and settlement conferences as necessary
- Direct and monitor defence counsel to settle litigated claims
- Provide monetary authority and strategy to counsel to protect clients' interests
- Stay up-to-date with current case law, statutory law, and DOI regulations
- Determine, evaluate, investigate, and resolve claims
- Demonstrate sound analytical skills
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- 5-7 years of experience handling commercial general liability claims
- Adjusters Licence required (NY preferred) or willingness to obtain additional licences
- Proactive, independent, dependable, and takes initiative with consistent follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior time management skills with capability to work with and meet deadlines
- Exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritise with excellent organisation and documentation skills
- High level of attention to detail with ability to utilise decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Capable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
- Exhibit discretion with sensitive and confidential information
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage