Sr. Claims Adjuster - Commercial GL and Auto Liability

 

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At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group.  Whether it’s aircraft, satellites, the world’s biggest ships and tallest building, cyber-attacks, or climate change impacts, AzC has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

Please note that this position is expected to be part of the pending sale of the Allianz Commercial (MidCorp / Entertainment) business to Arch Insurance (Arch). By the end of May, Arch is expected to make comparable offers of employment to the employees of the MidCorp/Entertainment business, conditioned upon, and subject to, the closing of the transaction.  The transaction is expected to close following, and subject to, the satisfaction of all applicable closing conditions, including regulatory approval of the transaction.  If an employee receives and accepts Arch’s offer of employment, subject to the employee’s satisfaction of the conditions to Arch’s offer, the employee will commence employment with Arch at, and subject to, the close of the transaction.  Employees who commence employment with Arch at the close of the transaction will be covered by Arch’s benefit plans and policies at that time.

 

We are looking for a Claims Senior Adjuster – Liability.  This role can be hybrid or remote in North America.

 

Your Team

You will be working with a small but diverse team of claims professionals of various experience levels and backgrounds, in a collegial and supportive atmosphere that values individual strengths and encourages professional development and participation in industry leadership.

 

The Impact You Will Have

The Sr Claims Adjuster will proactively investigate, negotiate, and resolve assigned Commercial General Liability and Auto claims, in accordance with established best practices and assure claims are handled within granted autonomy limits. You will also develop and maintain relationships with customers and brokers as well as internal business partners.

 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:                                         

• Input and maintain accurate claims records for designated accounts, within appropriate AzC Claims administration systems.
• Select and direct independent external service providers (e.g. Lawyers, Independent Adjusters, Experts).
• Evaluate and address coverage issues and determine appropriate reserving levels.
• Negotiate and resolve high exposure, complex claims ensuring cost effective, service orientated solutions.
• Support training, developing, and coaching of less experienced staff.
• Ensure all claims handled within authority limits, and in line with AzC Claims complex procedures and guidelines.
• Refer cases outside of authority level, preparing referral documentation and materials as appropriate.
• Support establishment of claims management procedures on new business accounts in association with clients, brokers, and loss adjusters                         
• Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and broker negotiations where necessary)

 

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• 3 -5 years’ experience in proven track record in handling General Liability claims involving complex coverage and damage issues.                                                                                       
• Demonstrate established relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within local market.                                                
• Have an expert understanding of General Liability products and portfolio, with expert understanding of coverage and application in the adjustment process.
• In-depth understanding of regional / local Liability insurance markets and competitor landscape
• Detailed understanding of legal and regulatory framework                                                                   
• Experience working in a complex, global matrix organization.                                                                
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

 

The annualized base pay range for this role is $79,323 to $135,982. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package.  As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-