About the Role
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims made against the Company’s primary and general liability policies. Engage in collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company, including underwriting, actuarial, finance and operations. Provide superior service to all customers, whether internal or external.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage a vigorous load of claims involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages.
- Promptly analyze coverage, draft accurate and timely coverage positions, and manage litigation by effectively interacting with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, underwriters and other parties as required.
- Establish timely and appropriate reserves and regularly report claim developments and trends to claims and underwriting management.
- Represent Company in the resolution of claims and participate in legal proceedings, including mediations.
- Work with other areas of the Company including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations and technology on projects as requested.
- Prepare claim summaries and other reports as necessary for management.
- Prepare Executive Claim reports and present on a quarterly basis to senior executives.
- Meet with existing or prospective clients and brokers.
- Attend relevant industry conferences/meetings.
- Work requires the ability to quickly and accurately read, comprehend, analyze and produce written materials and to use a computer for long periods of time.
- Some travel required.
Requirements
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience handling liability insurance claims or related relevant experience, including General Liability claims in the construction context (Construction Defect) and Casualty claims, with specific experience handling New York Labor Law matters.
- Substantial knowledge of Casualty claims and coverage issues.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Technical writing experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to accurately and timely analyze coverage and instruct and collaborate with counsel regarding litigation strategy and claim resolution, and resolve claims and otherwise act within the scope of delegated authority.
Skills
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Technical writing
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Location
- New York
- New Jersey
- Farmington, CT
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
- Houston
- Dallas
- Boston
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years of experience
Education Level
- Four-year college degree
Salary/Compensations
- $110,000 - $125,000
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Company match 401k plan
- Group Term Life Insurance
About the Company
- Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.
- We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions.
- We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.
- Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.
- Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry.
- They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years.
- Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto.
- We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.
Equal Opportunity
- Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
