Senior Claims Specialist

Title:

Senior Claims Specialist

Company:

Everest Insurance Company

Job Category:

Claims

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

Everest is seeking an experienced claims professional or attorney to join the Casualty Claims team in Warren, NJ. In this role, you will handle a broad range of mainstream and moderately complex auto, general liability, and excess/umbrella claims.

Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to): 

• Reviewing and analyzing complex coverage issues and preparation of coverage position letters

• Investigating, analyzing and evaluating liability and damages

• Managing and directing outside counsel

• Preparing case summary reports related to matters of significant reserve and trial activity

• Setting timely and appropriate case reserves

• Developing and executing claim strategies as well as resolution strategies

• Negotiating and resolving cases

• Attending trials, mediations and settlement conferences

• Working with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments

• Extensive communication with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, and underwriters

• Attending client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business

• Performing similar work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong negotiation and investigation skills

• Ability to think strategically

• Ability to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims

• In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process

• Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses

• Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims

• Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency

• Ability and willingness to present to senior management and to others in other group settings

• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and legal and regulatory environment

• 5-7 years of claims handling experience or legal experience

• B.A. or B.S. required; JD helpful but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: 

• You will be required to embrace the Everest Core Values: collaboration, thoughtful assumption of risk, execution, humility and leadership. The Everest Core Values are the foundation upon which we (a) conduct our work, and (b) conduct ourselves both internally with our colleagues, and externally with clients/customers.

The base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $162,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

 

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values