Utica National Insurance Group · 2 hours ago
Complex Liability Claims Specialist - Primarily NY / New York Labor Law
New Hartford, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $136K/yr
5+ years expUtica National Insurance Group is a nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier with a commitment to making people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. They are seeking a Complex Liability Claims Specialist responsible for managing and resolving high exposure, complex liability claims, particularly in New York venues, and ensuring effective communication throughout the claims cycle.
Insurance
Hiring Manager
Halina Lotyczewski
Responsibilities
Responsible for thorough evaluation of coverage and proactive investigation, reserving, negotiating and managing the defense of complex liability claims in primarily New York jurisdictions
Manage all claims in accordance with Utica National’s established claim procedures
Draft and present claim reviews to supervisor and upper management that provide full evaluation of coverage, liability and damages associated with claim, proposed plan to resolve claim and sufficient basis and support for authority requests above the Complex Liability Claims Specialist's individual monetary authority level
Maintain timely and accurate claim reserves in accordance Utica National’s reserving philosophy
Effectively manage litigation process including appropriate assignment of defense panel counsel, monitoring of defense counsel’s work product and working with defense counsel to efficiently and fairly resolve claims
Participate as appropriate in litigation activities including settlement negotiations, depositions, conferences, hearings, alternative dispute resolution sessions and trials
Maintain effective communications with insureds, claimants, agents, and other representatives involved in the claims cycle
Achieve the service standard of “excellent” during all phases of claims handling
Stay abreast of legal trends, case law, and jurisdictional environment and its impact on handling claims within the jurisdiction
Responsible for analyzing and communicating changes in law, regulation, and custom to ensure consistent quality claim handling
Qualification
Required
Four year degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 5 years of commercial casualty claims handling experience working with high complexity litigated casualty claims
Proven experience negotiating claims and active participation in alternative dispute resolution practices
Experience with general liability, additional insured considerations and complex coverage determinations
Experience with New York Labor Law Claims strongly preferred
Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment
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
Company
Utica National Insurance Group
Utica National Insurance Group is a Top 100, nationally recognized insurer providing personal and commercial insurance products and services, with the second-largest errors and omissions business in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristen Martin
President and Chief Operating Officer
John Eckmair
Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer
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