Sr. Claims Specialist, General Liability

divh2Sr. Claims Specialist, General Liability/h2p133638 Zurich is seeking an individual interested in growing their claims career with our Major Case Unit in the Commercial General Liability Team. 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: Maitland, FL; Omaha, NE; Schaumburg, IL; Addison, TX; Atlanta, GA; Overland Park, KS; New York, NY; or Gold River, CA./ppAs a General Liability Senior Claims Specialist, you will work with a team of claims professionals with diverse experiences and backgrounds. This environment will support your development as you hone your technical skill set in General Liability policy interpretation and coverage analysis to resolve your claims effectively. At this level, you will handle multi-party commercial line claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity within specific authority limits, to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a customer-centric claims service. You will be expected to collaborate and develop partnerships with internal and external points of contact including customers, vendors, suppliers, and brokers to provide a quality claims experience. Additionally, you will learn and develop knowledge of established protocols and industry best practices to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a quality customer-centric claims experience./ppBasic Qualifications: Juris Doctor with 2+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Bachelors Degree with 6+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR High School Diploma Equivalent with 8+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with an Associate Degree and 6+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management OR Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6+ years of experience in Claims and/or Litigation Management Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets, and products/ppPreferred Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in commercial general liability claims handling, including complex litigated and high severity injury claims 6+ years of litigation management experience Ability to work independently Active adjusters license Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate across work groups Familiarity with claims adjustment process and vendor utilization Understanding of financial and actuarial/reserving concepts Negotiation strategies expertise Strong strategic thinking and negotiation skills Organizational and time management abilities Customer service experience Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills/ppYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to applyyour unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $75,800.00 - $124,100.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families./ppAt Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environmentso you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500. Join us for a brighter futurefor yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033./p/div