Claims Senior Specialist
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States
Duties and Responsibilities:
Directly handle, manage and/or oversee commercial and financial lines Public and Private D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary and Crime/Fidelity claims. Handle claims in accordance with Claim Handling Best Practices in all phases, including initial contact, investigation, evaluation for coverage and reserving for exposure, and resolution and documentation of claims. Provide top-notch customer service through all interactions and communications with internal and external customers and business partners. Review and evaluate policies to determine coverage. Resolve coverage-related matters, working collaboratively with outside counsel when necessary. Complete written reports and present claims developments to management, underwriting, actuary, and reinsurers as needed. Adhere to all statutory regulations and Unfair Claims Practices Acts. Consistently communicate claim developments, exposure analyses, and requests for authority to claims management. Participate in mediations, settlement conferences and see claims through to resolution. Work closely with underwriting and other business partners to review, analyze, and communicate claim trends and help develop policy language. Attend current and prospective meetings with insureds and brokers, alongside underwriting. Work with and manage outside vendors, including outside attorneys, to manage budgets and oversee litigation. Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 to 10 years\' experience at either a specialty insurance carrier and/or law firm. Significant public/private D&O, E&O or EPL experience. Experience with program claims and working with MGU and MGA platforms in a claim capacity. Bachelor\'s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required. Candidates will be required to obtain and maintain insurance adjuster licenses. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Strong analytic, investigative, listening and negotiation skills. Experience multitasking, prioritizing work, and working effectively in a team environment while maintaining attention to detail. Experience working in a fast-paced environment, completing work with limited supervision. Experience with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Excel or transferable software packages. Ability and willingness to travel as needed. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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Directly handle, manage and/or oversee commercial and financial lines Public and Private D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary and Crime/Fidelity claims. Handle claims in accordance with Claim Handling Best Practices in all phases, including initial contact, investigation, evaluation for coverage and reserving for exposure, and resolution and documentation of claims. Provide top-notch customer service through all interactions and communications with internal and external customers and business partners. Review and evaluate policies to determine coverage. Resolve coverage-related matters, working collaboratively with outside counsel when necessary. Complete written reports and present claims developments to management, underwriting, actuary, and reinsurers as needed. Adhere to all statutory regulations and Unfair Claims Practices Acts. Consistently communicate claim developments, exposure analyses, and requests for authority to claims management. Participate in mediations, settlement conferences and see claims through to resolution. Work closely with underwriting and other business partners to review, analyze, and communicate claim trends and help develop policy language. Attend current and prospective meetings with insureds and brokers, alongside underwriting. Work with and manage outside vendors, including outside attorneys, to manage budgets and oversee litigation. Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 to 10 years\' experience at either a specialty insurance carrier and/or law firm. Significant public/private D&O, E&O or EPL experience. Experience with program claims and working with MGU and MGA platforms in a claim capacity. Bachelor\'s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required. Candidates will be required to obtain and maintain insurance adjuster licenses. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Strong analytic, investigative, listening and negotiation skills. Experience multitasking, prioritizing work, and working effectively in a team environment while maintaining attention to detail. Experience working in a fast-paced environment, completing work with limited supervision. Experience with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Excel or transferable software packages. Ability and willingness to travel as needed. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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