Claims Specialist

Responsibilities As a Casualty Claims Litigation Specialist , you will investigate and handle high severity and/or complex commercial casualty claims in a prompt, equitable manner by analyzing coverage, liability and damages, evaluating reserves, negotiating settlement or conclusion of claims. This will include handling litigated cases across a variety of claims from general Commercial Bodily Injury and Property Damage, Construction Defect, Toxic Tort to Professional Liability. You may also travel within Continental Western Groups' (CWG) territory footprint to attend mediations and/or trials when necessary. You can look forward to a highly collaborative environment where a learning mindset and knowledge-sharing is highly valued. We encourage diversity of thought to "think outside of the box" and share your expertise, which can expand beyond your immediate team to impact the overall CWG Claims function. The leadership team prides themselves on being accessible, enabling you to be especially nimble when navigating a claim to a resolution on behalf of insureds. What you can expect Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent. Internal mobility opportunities. Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams. Opportunity to impact change. Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education. We'll count on you to Investigate loss, evaluate exposures, establish accurate reserves and manage defense and settlement or conclusion of high severity and/or complex claims. Re-evaluate exposures and reserves during the life of the claim. Correctly enter claim data into claim and related systems for reporting purposes. Confere with Claims Supervisors, Claims Manager and Home Office Claims staff to inform, solicit input and strategize. Utilize Claims staff to assist with investigation. Coordinate investigation with Subrogation and Arbitration Units. Select appropriate outside legal counsel to coordinate the defense of each suit. Strategize and evaluate, with assistance of outside defense counsel, to determine direction of defense, e.g., defend to conclusion; compromise, or negotiate a fair and equitable settlement. Assign tasks, set completion dates and establish costs. Provide technical advice, direction and mentoring to the Claims Department staff on high severity and/or complex commercial casualty claims. Attend settlement conferences, depositions, preliminary hearings and trials when advisable. Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications What you need to have: 5+ years of Commercial Casualty Claims experience. In-depth knowledge of complex insurance coverages, laws and regulations. Possess strong customer orientation, problem analysis and problem resolution skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to partner with all levels of the organization. Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Operate with urgency and professionalism to respond to inquiries from customers. Track record of being able to effectively manage a project and/or lead a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to travel up to approximately two days per month and a valid driver’s license. What makes you stand out Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required. Construction Defect claims experience. Litigation experience. Completion of or working toward AIC, CPCU SCLA or similar designation. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr