About the Role
Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve primarily non-litigated New York commercial general liability claims with moderate complexity. Interpret coverage, prepare coverage letters, and handle risk transfer. This role requires strong claims handling acumen with an understanding of state laws and requirements.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve commercial general liability claims in a fair and timely manner.
- Thoroughly evaluate and analyze coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters.
- Manage the defense of more complex regional commercial general liability claims in multiple jurisdictions in accordance with leading practices.
- Manage non-litigated and some litigated claims.
- Operate on an independent basis with little supervision and settle claims within assigned authority.
- Effectively manage expenses.
- Attend mediations, trials and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds, agents, and legal representatives.
- Review court decisions, laws and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
- Able to work independently and serve as a mentor to lesser experienced team members.
Requirements
- Four year degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of claim handling experience with commercial general liability experience preferred.
- Experience in handling litigated files preferred.
- Knowledge of New York venues strongly preferred.
- Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims.
- Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.
Skills
- Detail orientation
- Analysis
- Claims handling acumen
- Understanding of state laws and requirements
- Knowledge of the law and claim practices
Location
- Central New York
- NYC
- Dallas
- Charlotte
Work Type
- Full time
- Salaried
- Exempt
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Four year degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000-$109,500
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
- Dental Benefit
- Vision Benefit
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
- Company-Paid Family Leave
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
- Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing Services
- Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Matching Gifts program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Referral Award Program
- Wellness programs
- Personal insurance discount
About the Company
- Utica National Insurance Group has 1,400 employees countrywide.
- Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.
- Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte.
Equal Opportunity
- Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
