Commercial Lines Claims Specialist - Commercial General Liability (Southern venues; hybrid)

Commercial Lines Claims Specialist - Commercial General Liability (Southern Venues; Hybrid)

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, our Home Office is based in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte.

You'll be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving primarily Southern commercial general liability claims with moderate complexity. With skills in detail orientation and analysis, you will interpret coverage and prepare coverage letters as well as handle risk transfer. Consultation with supervisors on more complex coverage will occur as needed and this role will provide exposure to litigated claims. This position requires strong claims handling acumen with an understanding of state laws and requirements.

This role is hybrid to our Charlotte-Ballantyne, NC offices

Key responsibilities:

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve commercial general liability claims in a fair and timely manner.
• Thoroughly evaluate and analyze coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters.
• Manage the defense of more complex regional commercial general liability claims in multiple jurisdictions in accordance with leading practices.
• Manage non-litigated and some litigated claims.
• Operate on an independent basis with little supervision and settle claims within assigned authority.
• Effectively manage expenses.
• Attend mediations, trials and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds, agents, and legal representatives.
• Review court decisions, laws and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
• Able to work independently and serve as a mentor to lesser experienced team members.

What you need:

• Four year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of claim handling experience with commercial general liability experience.
• Experience in handling litigated files preferred.
• Knowledge of Southern venues strongly preferred (licensing in TX, GA, NC, SC preferred).

Salary range: $77,000 - $110,000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee's work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal insurance discount

Additional information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.