Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Construction Complex

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Description

If you have an advanced amount of experience with Commercial Casualty claims, including Commercial Auto and/or General Liability, this might be the role for you!

 

The GRS North America Construction Complex team plays a pivotal role in driving and enabling the success across our Commercial Casualty organization. Our team is responsible for determining coverage, investigating complex and highly complex commercial casualty claims by determining liability, setting and adjusting reserves, evaluating the claim, negotiating a settlement, authorizing and resolving the claim. We have a current and immediate opening for a Senior Technical Claims Specialist who will demonstrate a high level of expertise and sound judgment in complex matters, and may act as a subject matter expert for complex Construction claims.

 

The Senior Technical Claims Specialist determines coverage, investigates complex and highly complex Commercial Casualty claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and resolves the claim.   The selected person will demonstrate a high level of expertise and sound judgment in complex matters; may act as a subject matter expert.  Commercial Auto and General Liability for Construction Accounts, and not Construction Defect.

 

Please note you will be required to go into one of the following GRS Claims Offices at least twice a month if you reside within a 50 mile radius: Westborough, MA; Boston, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; Chandler, AZ; Suwanee, GA; Syracuse, NY; Tampa, FL; or Weatogue, CT.   This requirement is subject to change.

 

We are open to fill as a Senior Technical Claims Specialist I or II, based on candidate experience.  Salary listed is for the entire country, and may vary based on candidate location.

Senior Technical Claims Specialist I Salary: $82,000-$157,000

Senior Technical Claims Specialist II Salary: $92,000 - $176,000

 

In this role, you can expect to:

• As the claim’s owner, determines coverage, investigates the claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and pays the claim; may deny claims.
• Reviews lawsuit documentation and supporting documents, claims file, investigation, etc. Establish actions to be taken to resolve lawsuit.
• Includes determining loss coverage, amounts owed, discovery plans, setting reserves and negotiations.
• Establishes appropriate working team (Home Office Legal, Defense Counsel and Home Office Claims) based on allegations established in suit.
• Responsible for managing the practices and billing activities of outside counsel.
• Accountable for security of financial processing of claims, as well as security of information contained in claims files.
• Trains and mentors staff as appropriate; manages relationships and acts as liaison with various business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Reinsurance, Etc.).
• Keeps abreast of existing and proposed legislation, court decisions and trends and experience pertaining to specialty coverage issues.
• May analyze the impact upon claims policies and procedures and advises Claims Management so appropriate action can be taken where required.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years claims adjusting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Commercial Casualty claims investigation, coverage evaluation, reserving & expense management, resolution strategy, negotiation, litigation management, claims evaluation as well as the insurance legal and regulatory environment.
• Intermediate to advanced level of skill in the area of customer focus, problem solving, communications, gaining support, teamwork, and adaptability and demonstrated ability to work independently, achieve results and execute thoroughly
• Experience with Additional Insured and Contractual Indemnification, Risk Transfer and evaluation of claims in excess of $500,000 preferred.

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