Litigation Claims Examiner

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Wright Public Entity serves as a management company providing claims administration, risk management and loss control, underwriting, marketing, and client services in New York for the NY Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR: ‘A’ rated by Best), NY Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR: ‘A-’ rated by Best) and Statewide Schools Health Plan. We also act as a third-party administrator for workers’ compensation for various self-insured schools and municipalities in New York.

The Litigation Claims Examiner position will be responsible for the adjustment of litigated casualty claims.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate, analyze, evaluate, and bring to a disposition all assigned claims

• Coverage assessment

• Assure appropriate loss and expense reserves for all assigned losses

• Assign and manage the activities of independent adjusters and other vendors

• Manage, direct and work effectively with defense and coverage counsel

• Collaborate with clients, brokers and internal departments

• Identify risk transfer and subrogation potential

• Reinsurance reporting

• Preparing comprehensive claim correspondence, including coverage position communications

• Present cases at Claims Committee and Round Table meetings

• Attend training classes and/or secure professional designations

Competencies:

• Possesses the ability to organize and prioritize work activities timely and efficiently

• Possesses good written and oral communication skills

• Possesses the ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and select the best course of action in a timely manner

• Possesses negotiation skills

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; JD preferred

• Minimum of five years of experience in handling litigated casualty claims, with an emphasis on General Liability, Auto and Public Entity claims in New York

• New York General Adjuster’s license

• Good telephone demeanor

• Proficient use of a PC

• Valid driver’s license

• Occasional travel

What We Offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Ability to work hybrid

• Paid Time Off

• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), and many additional benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• $90,000 - $110,000 salary, depending on experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.