Utica National Insurance Group ยท 2 days ago
Litigation Specialist - Commercial General Liability
Hartford, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expUtica National Insurance Group is an award-winning property & casualty insurance carrier with 1,400 employees across the country. The Litigation Specialist will be responsible for investigating and resolving litigated commercial general liability claims, requiring strong analytical skills and industry knowledge.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated commercial general liability claims in a fair and timely manner
Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention
Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel
Operate independently and resolve claims within and assigned authority
Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters
Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds agents and legal representatives
Review court decisions and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices
Effectively handle the complex/serious claims within Regional Operations
Provide an excellent customer service experience on all claims
Serve as mentor to lesser experienced team members
Perform other duties as assigned
Conform with all corporate policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience
5+ years of commercial general liability experience
Experience in handling litigated files with strong coverage analysis skills required
Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment
Preferred
Knowledge of NY, NJ, and PA venues strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Company
Utica National Insurance Group
Utica National Insurance Group is a Top 100, nationally recognized insurer providing personal and commercial insurance products and services, with the second-largest errors and omissions business in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristen Martin
President and Chief Operating Officer
John Eckmair
Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer
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