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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 days ago

Claims Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $77K/yr

4+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. They are seeking a Claims Specialist responsible for managing and overseeing all insured claims, providing technical support for self-insured claims, and coordinating legal document distribution.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

The Claims Specialist works closely with the Assistant Director, Claims Handling & Oversight, and serves as one of the primary MTA contacts for all claims managed by the third-party administrators on behalf of the MTA and FMTAC

Support all requests and assist with the preparation of all claim reports

The Claims Specialist is responsible for working closely with the administrative staff to coordinate the distribution of legal documents and to assist in ensuring that All Agency Protective Liability (AAPL) and Premises claims are accurately entered into the claims system

Process and settle subrogation claims on behalf of MTA and its subsidiaries and affiliates to ensure timely recovery of settlement funds from liable adverse carriers

Responsible for the efficient handling of the All Agency Protective Liability (AAPL) claims by promptly transferring risk to the contractor’s insurance carrier upon notification of an incident or accident, ensuring the interests of the MTA and its subsidiaries and affiliates are fully protected

Promptly forward Notices of Claim and Summons and Complaints to the assigned claims adjuster or insurance carrier immediately upon receipt and conduct follow-ups as necessary until a coverage determination and acceptance is confirmed

Serve as a liaison between the defense counsel, the agency, and the contract construction manager to ensure timely compliance with discovery demands and court ordered depositions, to support the effective defense of the MTA agencies

Promptly notify the appropriate agency of any coverage concerns to ensure the contracts are not closed out before the issue is resolved

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Claims ManagementRMIS SystemsRisk AnalysisCaptive Insurance ProgramsClaims ExperienceCommunication SkillsIndependent Work

Required

Experience with varied Claims Management and RMIS Systems

Thorough understanding of risks associated with capital and operating aspects of the public transportation authority and demonstrated ability to work with other departments to develop information necessary to handle, define, and resolve claims

Demonstrated ability to work with carriers, brokers, self-insure, and defense counsel

Demonstrated ability to review a case file in order to analyze liability, litigation plans, reserves, and expenses

Ability to work independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Must possess a minimum of four years of progressively responsible claims experience

Preferred

Experience with Captive Insurance Programs and/or self-insured a plus

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees