City of New York · 1 month ago
Claim Specialist III - Affirmative Claims
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York is dedicated to promoting the financial health and integrity of its government. The Claim Specialist III will investigate and settle claims involving damage to City property, ensuring that the City is compensated for losses while managing complex claims and collaborating with various agencies.
GovernmentLegalPublic Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify and investigate reports of damage to City vehicles/property caused by other parties on complex and high value claims
Analyze liability, identify the party responsible for damage to City property, determine insurance availability and calculate the amount of loss to the City on complex and high value claims
Communicate with the party responsible and their insurance company for damage to City property and negotiate to settle the claim to ensure that the City is fully compensated for the loss on complex and high value claims
Investigate and pursue insurance takeovers for represented and pro se personal injury claims by coordinating with City agencies to identify a wide variety of third-party contractors that may be contractually obligated to defend and indemnify the City
Liaise and collaborate with the New York City Law Department Affirmative Litigation Division on insurance takeover investigations to identify the appropriate City agency and third party contractor on insurance takeover claims
Maintain complete claim files in an organized manner-timely update with document submissions and memorialize all communications and actions taken on the claim
Adhere to the Affirmative Claims and Insurance Takeover procedures
Follow stated timelines for handling all claims
Settle outcomes for the maximum recovery for the City on Affirmative Claims; and
Perform other related assignments and special projects as require
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and two years of full-time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full-time satisfactory experience investigating and/or settling claims for personal injury or property damage or loss
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to '1', '2' or '3' above
All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
College education may be substituted for experience as described in '2' or '3' above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of required experience
Preferred
Knowledgeable about New York State Vehicle and Traffic laws
Basic understanding of the process/relationship between the Comptroller's Office and the Law Department with respect to lawsuits
Candidate must have proven strong negotiation skills
Candidate must display attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, communications skills, accounting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (includes Microsoft Office Suite proficiency)
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
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