Greater New York Insurance Companies · 1 day ago
Custom Liability Claims Examiner
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Responsibilities
Inception to closure claim handling of claims on assigned special accounts, including multi-state claim handling.
Review and verify coverage for each claim, includes policy review and comparing to allegations made by the claimant. Issue timely coverage position letters.
Conduct factual investigation directly or with the assistance of investigators.
Review and analyze various documents such as contracts, leases, condo/co-op governing documents, the insured’s business records, public records, medical records, property damage scopes, etc.
Setting proper reserves timely; making a fair and prompt settlement determination.
Negotiate settlements.
Follow all company and departmental protocols.
Direct defense counsel, monitor/review discovery.
Maintain accurate and complete file notes.
Maintain current and meaningful diary system.
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree required.
4+ years of experience handing premises liability claims required.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of NY Labor Law required.
Must have experience in handling other complex claims such as wrongful death, mold, drownings, negligent security, etc.
Must be able to direct defense counsel and think independently.
Must be able to develop defense tactics and strategies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required as well as good interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills.
Strong customer focus skills with the ability to handle complex accounts.
Intellectual curiosity.
Strong sense of urgency.
Ability to establish relationships and rapport with insured’s brokers, attorneys, etc.
Ability to empathize with unrepresented claimants.
Ability to travel occasionally, generally locally.
Attain/maintain any licenses in states that require them if assigned to those states.
Preferred
CPCU, AIC, SCLA and other insurance professional designations preferred.
2 years experience handling labor law claims preferred.
Familiarity with ImageRight, WINS, EXCEL and Microsoft Office a plus.
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Greater New York Insurance Companies
Greater New York Insurance Companies are leading providers of middle market property and casualty insurance focusing on commercial real estate, including condominiums, co-op apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, light manufacturing, and other small to mid-size commercial establishments.