Apply on Employer Site

Fortegra · 1 day ago

Senior Claims Adjuster, Specialty Claims

Iselin, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Fortegra is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster for their Specialty Claims department. This role involves managing complex claims, formulating litigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Direct management of Premises and Habitational Liability claims with potential for significant severity and complexity

Direct management of coverage disputes

Formulating claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel

Promptly investigating all assigned claims to complete coverage, liability, and damages analysis

Ensures timely disposition of all claims in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements

Maintain and manage a diary system to efficiently and effectively resolve all claims

Present recommendations to management pertaining to coverage, settlement positions and loss reserves

Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Reinsurers, Underwriters, Actuarial, Brokers, Attorneys, Vendors, etc.)

Participate in Claim Reviews and claim audits

Attend depositions, settlement conferences and trials when necessary

Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor

Qualification

Commercial General Liability claimsAdjuster licensesClaims litigation processAnalytical skillsMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience

5-10 years of relevant and progressive experience handling Commercial General Liability claims

Adjuster licenses, as mandated by specific states, are required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong negotiation skills

In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, and trial process

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Ability to successfully obtain the required state adjusters' licenses

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Life

Vision

Company paid short/long term disability

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Company

Fortegra

For more than 45 years, Fortegra and its subsidiaries have delivered risk management solutions that help people and businesses succeed in the face of uncertainty.

Founded in 1978

Jacksonville, Florida, US

501-1000 employees