Senior Claims Examiner, New York Labor Law

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility. Position Summary The Claims Division is seeking a team member to join the Casualty Team as Senior Claims Examiner, New York Labor Law. In this role, the responsibilities include but are not limited to actively managing a caseload and providing oversight to third‑party administrator claims handlers for commercial New York Labor Law coverage, liability, and damage claims. Responsibilities Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel when necessary and review coverage counsel’s opinion letters and analysis Develop and implement strategy relative to coverage issues which correlate with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler’s care Develop and implement strategy to resolve matters of liability and damages of a particular case Maintain contact with the TPA claim staff, business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, program manager and broker Investigate claim and review the insureds’ materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents Identify and review each jurisdiction’s applicable statutes, rules, and case law Review litigation materials including depositions and expert reports Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues and contractual indemnity issues Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with resolution strategy Analyze coverage, liability and damages for purposes of assessing and recommending reserves Prepare and present written/oral reports to senior management setting forth all issues influencing evaluation and recommending reserves Travel to and from locations within the United States to attend mediations, trials, and other proceedings relevant to the resolution of the matter Negotiate resolution of claims Select and utilize structure brokers Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and expeditiously respond to inquiries from insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management regarding claims Experience & Required Skills Three to five (3‑5) years of working experience with commercial accounts supporting primary and/or excess claims experience handling New York Labor Law claims Energy Casualty, Construction and/or Rail experience is a plus Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluating, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive working relationships with internal/external peers and other professionals across organizational lines Strong time management and organizational skills Ability to take part in active strategic discussions Ability to work well independently and in a team environment Hands‑on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word Willing and able to travel 25% This position is a hybrid role with 3 days in office Education Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate degree preferred Proper Adjuster Licensing in all applicable states Compensation and Benefits Base salary ranges (as of posting): New York, Long Island/Jersey City/Morristown: $123,400 - $166,000 per year Chicago/Philadelphia: $111,100 - $149,970 per year Alpharetta/ Texas: $95,700 - $129,141 per year Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long‑term incentives) will take into account a number of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of volunteer time; basic Life and AD&D insurance; short & long‑term disability; paid parental leave up to 10 weeks; student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement; backup child and elder care; and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arch Insurance Group Inc.