Senior Claims Specialist, Primary Casualty

Navigators Insuring A World In Motion

(Stamford, Connecticut)

Full Time Travel Required

Job Posting Details

About Navigators Insuring A World In Motion

Navigators Insurance Services (NIS) is formed in San Francisco, CA, to underwrite non-marine insurance for various insurance companies, including Navigators Insurance Company.

Responsibilities

* Adjusts and manages to conclusion litigated and non-litigated casualty claims under commercial general liability policies including claims relating to premises liability (commercial and residential), product liability, construction, construction defect, and other casualty risks.
* Reports to Claim Manager, interfaces and interacts with insureds, senior claim management, underwriters, and insurance brokers.
* Reviews and evaluates coverage as it applies to claims.  Communicates coverage positions to insureds, including drafting coverage position letters.
* Recognizes exposure and acts promptly to evaluate claims and report appropriately.
* Works closely with counsel to strategize resolution of these cases utilizing creativity and technical skills.  Negotiates independent counsel when necessary and negotiates to effectuate resolution among the carriers in multi-party litigation.  Works with counsel and mediators to encourage participation by all parties in the resolution process.
* Assigns to and directs investigation by independent adjusters including securing documents, obtaining statements and scene photographs.
* Documents claim file appropriately.

Adjusts and manages to conclusion litigated and non-litigated casualty claims under commercial general liability policies including claims relating to premises liability (commercial and residential), product liability, construction, construction defect, and other casualty risks.
Reports to Claim Manager, interfaces and interacts with insureds, senior claim management, underwriters, and insurance brokers.
Reviews and evaluates coverage as it applies to claims. Communicates coverage positions to insureds, including drafting coverage position letters.
Recognizes exposure and acts promptly to evaluate claims and report appropriately.
Works closely with counsel to strategize resolution of these cases utilizing creativity and technical skills. Negotiates independent counsel when necessary and negotiates to effectuate resolution among the carriers in multi-party litigation. Works with counsel and mediators to encourage participation by all parties in the resolution process.
Assigns to and directs investigation by independent adjusters including securing documents, obtaining statements and scene photographs.
Documents claim file appropriately.

Ideal Candidate

Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Familiarity of claim and legal concepts and principles required.
Knowledge of computer software products such as, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and ability to learn and use on-line claim systems.
Familiarity with standard policy forms and ability to apply them to claim-specific issues.
Customer service oriented.
Familiarity with claims requirements in states beyond
Bachelor's or equivalent degree required.
10+ years of actual Claims Adjusting experience including managing claim litigation and broad coverage issues.
Some travel is required primarily to attend mediations and settlement conferences.
State adjuster license(s) a plus.