Veterinary Claims Professionallist

Zurich is looking for a Sr. Veterinary Claims Professional to join our Professional Liability - Veterinary Claims Team. 

 

If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an excellent work/life balance, terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options, summer hours and a great culture.

 

This Claims Professional will be responsible for handling a caseload of moderate to high exposure claims against Veterinarians and Veterinary Clinics including Veterinary Malpractice claims submitted under the AVMA Veterinary Professional Liability Program.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing, self-motivated, passionate, customer focused team.  The ideal candidate will be team oriented and able to meet goals and exceed expectations!   

 

The selected candidate will perform duties encompassing all aspects of claims handling:  including initial investigation, coverage review and analysis, evaluation of liability, regular communication with customers and brokers to bring claims to resolution within their authority.

 

We look for demonstrated claim analysis ability or experience in a Veterinary setting along with a track record of proven success in prior roles, along with the ability to work independently and without substantial supervision. 

 

At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.  The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into [one of] the following North American Claims offices: New York City, NY, Schaumburg, IL; Parsippany, NJ; or Addison TX.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Veterinary industry
  OR
• Juris Doctor and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Veterinary industry
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Veterinary industry
  OR
• Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Veterinary industry
  OR
• High School Diploma Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Veterinary industry
  AND
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Microsoft Office experience
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets and products

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience handling Commercial Claims or general liability claims
• Experience working in a Veterinary office or clinic
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills