Garrison Associates LLC ยท 1 week ago
AVP Senior Claims Analyst - Professional Liability
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expGarrison Associates LLC is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance, seeking an AVP, Senior Claims Analyst in their NY office to support their Professional Liability claims business. The role involves analyzing and processing claims, conducting claims audits, and collaborating with underwriters and other departments to enhance claims management and reporting.
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Hiring Manager
Ed Ashburn
Responsibilities
Investigate, handle and seek to resolve all claims in accordance with company standards and procedures
Build and maintain relationships with key brokers and internal and external stakeholders
Ensure claims systems are kept up to date in a timely manner
Promote compliance with best practice for all aspects of claims management
Support with developing (re)insurance knowledge within team
Actively participate in renewal meetings with Underwriters as required
Provide feedback to Underwriters from a Claims perspective
Participate in client visits and audits as required
Represent the company at market meetings and on market committees and attend company sponsored training events
Ensures all handled claims are properly processed and reserved. Ensures alignment and compliance with Global reserving practices and strategy
Lead claims audits
Support with evaluating, training, advising, and mentoring the claims staff and providing technical expertise to the claims and underwriting process that will enable underwriters and actuaries to better assess and rate their contracts and submissions
Seeks outs and explores new opportunities for process improvement and enhancement at the local level and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of the functional area
Qualification
Required
A university degree preferred, or comparable relevant experience
A professional qualification preferrable (CPCU, AIC, or similar)
At least 7 to 10 years prior Professional Lines reinsurance/insurance claims handling experience
Fully proficient, has in-depth knowledge, works independently on moderate to highly complex insurance/reinsurance coverage matters
Familiarity with and ability to conduct client claim audits independently including all pre and post audit activities, feedback, and reports
Utilizes solid technical competence to achieve exemplary results and to manage and resolve issues
Seeks out and explores new assignments, exposure, or challenges to enhance technical skills
Meets industry standards routinely and offers improvement suggestions
Proactively identifies resources, actions and timelines needed to achieve objectives
Delegates responsibilities where appropriate and follows up to ensure results are delivered
Effectively balances day-to-day tactical pressures without losing sight of the big picture and considering the broader implications of work and larger operating environment
Shares resources appropriately and balances the needs of the total department with individual goals and priorities
Conveys points of view/positions in a way that influences opinions and demonstrates flexibility in adapting personal style to different individuals
Proactively shares relevant information to keep others in the loop on important issues, updates, priorities, new developments, and results
Makes improvements of processes, systems, products, or solutions to enhance performance of the department or job area
Provides regular coaching and feedback; recognizes high performance
Sees and demonstrates the value of ongoing training and development by sharing knowledge and teaching and applying new skills
Responds to and troubleshoots moderate to highly complex inquiries/issues, both internally and externally
Applies knowledge globally
Identifies resources, actions and timelines needed to achieve objectives
Proficient with Excel and spreadsheets specifically with the use of pivot tables, etc
Knowledge of US GAAP, other relevant GAAP, or regulatory reporting requirements as applicable
Experience with public companies and SOX 404 is advantageous
Proficiency in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
Candidates are required to have detailed knowledge and experience of claims handling processes and practices, in addition to having a detailed understanding of the legal landscape relevant to their jurisdiction
Candidates are required to have detailed knowledge and understanding both of technical claims matters and legal aspects for those jurisdictions where it anticipated claims will arise (US/Continental Europe/UK/Asia Pacific - dependent upon role location)
Company
Garrison Associates LLC
Garrison Associates concentrates on the full-time contingency placement business.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase