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Office of the New York City Comptroller · 1 month ago

Claim Specialist III – Affirmative Claims

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The Office of the New York City Comptroller works to promote the financial health and integrity of New York City government. The Claim Specialist III will identify and investigate claims of damage to City property, negotiate settlements, and work closely with various City agencies to ensure proper resolution of claims.

AssociationFinancial ServicesGovernmentProfessional Services

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

Investigation skillsNegotiation skillsLawsMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

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

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

Office of the New York City Comptroller

The Office of the New York City Comptroller works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city.

Founded in 1801

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees