Senior Claims Specialist

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior In-House Claims Specialist to support complex liability claims within our Corporate Risk and Insurance Group. This role is responsible for managing high-exposure non-litigated and litigated claims. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Liability Claims, this position also works collaboratively with our in-house Legal Team to manage risk.

This position is ideal for a seasoned claims professional looking to leverage their expertise in a corporate environment with greater strategic involvement than a traditional carrier or TPA role in an international claim environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Manage complex, high severity auto, general liability, and trucking claims, including litigated matters.

·         Partner closely with in-house legal counsel on litigation strategy, discovery/document production, settlement authority, and trial preparation.

·         Evaluate coverage issues, liability exposure, and settlement strategy.

·         Oversee third-party administrator and participate in claim reviews.

·         Review TPA reserves and compliance with TPA Account Instructions.

·         Identify claim trends and contribute to risk reduction initiatives.

·         Provide guidance and mentorship to junior claims professionals.

·         Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments in a face-paced environment.

·         Strategic involvement in corporate risk and litigation environment.

·         Direct collaboration with senior leadership and legal teams.

·         Opportunity to influence claim outcomes and risk strategy.

·         Leadership role with long-term growth potential in an international claims environment.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

·         5 - 8 years of claims handling experience, including complex and litigated claims preferred.

·         Strong background in auto liability, general liability, and trucking claims.

·         Experience working with retail operations a plus.

·         Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.

·         Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments in a face-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

·         Usually, normal office working conditions.

·         Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%25 of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

·         Occasional overnight travel may be required.

·         Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the assigned position.