Description
The Senior Excess Adjuster is responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving complex and high exposure liability claims.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to excess and reinsurers on all PGIT SIR members.
- Resolve coverage issues between PGIT/PGCS and the excess carrier.
- Monitor the TPA's handling and assist in obtaining settlement from the respective excess and reinsurers.
- Handle claim reporting consistent with clients and PGCS policies.
- Analyze claim exposures and make recommendations regarding reserving, litigation, and settlement.
- Handle claims consistent with best practices, client and company policies, and statutory, regulatory, and ethical requirements.
- Document and communicate all claim activity timely and effectively.
- Utilize a system diary system effectively.
- Examine and address claim files reserves for accuracy.
- Maintain current knowledge of laws and statutes pertinent to liability claims handling.
- Issue reimbursement to members for amounts paid above the Self-Insured Retention.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:
- Active Florida All-Lines Adjuster License (5-20 or 6-20).
- Minimum of five years handling all aspects of liability claims and subrogation.
- General liability, auto liability, complex and professional liability claims experience.
- Experience handling Public Entity claims and exposures.
- Industry designations such as AIC, CPCU, or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable statutes, accepted industry standards, and practices.
- Ability to successfully evaluate documentation received from the TPA's and make recommendations.
- Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and related claims and business software.
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Assertive self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, litigated, and high-severity claims.
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.