Greater New York Insurance Companies · 1 month ago
Liability Claims Examiner (Trial Prep Unit)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expGreater New York Insurance Companies is seeking a Liability Claims Examiner to examine, adjust, and defend claims and lawsuits against insured clients. The role involves reviewing policies, investigating claims, making liability determinations, and negotiating settlements.
ConsultingInsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
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
Make certain that all discovery, expert/IME, and motions are made timely and in accordance with the established defense strategy
Coordinate and assist defense counsel as requested
Maintain accurate and complete file notes
Maintain current and meaningful diary system
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelors degree required
5+ years of experience handing premises liability claims required
4+ years handling litigated files required
4+ plus years experience and an understanding of NY Labor Law (if handling NY claims) required
Minimum 2 years experience in handling other complex claims such as wrongful death, mold, drownings, negligent security, etc. required
Must be well versed in handling litigated file in the state(s) they will be assigned to handle and 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
Intellectual curiosity
A strong sense of urgency
Ability to establish relationships and rapport with insured's brokers, attorneys, etc
To be able 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
Familiarity with ImageRight and Guidewire 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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris McNulty
EVP, CFO & Treasurer
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