Greater New York Insurance Companies · 1 month ago
Custom Liability Claims Examiner
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $141K/yr
4+ years expGreater New York Insurance Companies is seeking a Custom Liability Claims Examiner to manage claims from inception to closure for their Custom book and select accounts. The role involves ensuring accurate reserve controls, coordinating with defense counsel, and interacting with insureds and brokers as necessary.
ConsultingInsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Inception to closure claim handling of claims on assigned special accounts, including multi-state claim handling
Review and verify coverage for each claim, includes policy review and comparing to allegations made by the claimant. Issue timely coverage position letters
Conduct factual investigation directly or with the assistance of investigators
Review and analyze various documents such as contracts, leases, condo/co-op governing documents, the insured’s business records, public records, medical records, property damage scopes, etc
Setting proper reserves timely; making a fair and prompt settlement determination
Negotiate settlements
Follow all company and departmental protocols
Direct defense counsel, monitor/review discovery
Maintain accurate and complete file notes
Maintain current and meaningful diary system
Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience handing premises liability claims
Advanced knowledge and understanding of NY Labor Law
Must have experience in handling other complex claims such as wrongful death, mold, drownings, negligent security, etc
Must be able to direct defense counsel and think independently
Must be able to develop defense tactics and strategies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills
Strong customer focus skills with the ability to handle complex accounts
Intellectual curiosity
Strong sense of urgency
Ability to establish relationships and rapport with insured's brokers, attorneys, etc
Ability to empathize with unrepresented claimants
Ability to travel occasionally, generally locally
Attain/maintain any licenses in states that require them if assigned to those states
Preferred
CPCU, AIC, SCLA and other insurance professional designations
2 years experience handling labor law claims
Familiarity with ImageRight and Guidewire
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance
Company
Greater New York Insurance Companies
Greater New York Insurance Companies are leading providers of middle market property and casualty insurance focusing on commercial real estate, including condominiums, co-op apartment buildings, office buildings, restaurants, light manufacturing, and other small to mid-size commercial establishments.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris McNulty
EVP, CFO & Treasurer
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