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Fortegra · 4 days ago

Senior Claims Adjuster, Subrogation

Iselin, New Jersey, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Fortegra is a company focused on maximizing recoveries in alignment with corporate strategies. The Sr. Claims Adjuster, Subrogation is responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving subrogation and recovery opportunities across various products, while overseeing third-party vendors and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Identify subrogation and recovery potential through thorough review of claim files, policies, investigation reports, and scene/evidence documentation

Collaborate closely with primary claims adjusters to gather evidence and lead recovery investigations, with emphasis on Property and Casualty liability scenarios

Evaluate policy provisions for applicable deductibles/SIR and pursue recovery from insured customers post-claim resolution

Ensure company’s subrogation rights are protected

Gathers necessary materials for filings or ongoing proceedings

Prepare and issue demand packages to liable third parties or carriers

Negotiate settlements directly with adverse carriers, attorneys, or parties; pursue tender opportunities in Casualty claims; escalate to arbitration or litigation as appropriate

Oversee and direct third-party vendors (e.g., law firms or salvage vendors), including performance reviews and file audits

Participate in Claim Reviews and claim audits

Attend depositions, settlement conferences and trials when necessary

Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor

Qualification

Subrogation experienceProperty insurance knowledgeNegotiation skillsVendor managementLegal filing processesAnalytical skillsClient service commitmentMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

5+ years of progressive subrogation/recovery experience required, with strong expertise in Property subrogation (Commercial and Personal lines)

Demonstrated experience in Casualty tender expense recovery, deductible/SIR collections from insureds, and vendor management

Adjuster licenses, as mandated by specific states, are required

Advanced understanding of commercial property insurance contracts

Proven negotiation and settlement skills in Property subrogation and inter-company arbitration

Strong knowledge of Property damage evaluation, scene investigation coordination, and Casualty liability tender processes

Knowledge of commercial and personal lines property coverage forms and subrogation case law

Thorough understanding of legal filing processes and requirements

Excellent communication skills

Ability to establish close business relationships

Analytical, decision-making and resource management skills

Strong commitment to superior client service

Strong negotiating skills

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong attention to detail

Preferred

Experience with salvage and auto subrogation preferred but not required

CSRP preferred

Benefits

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

Company

Fortegra

For more than 45 years, Fortegra and its subsidiaries have delivered risk management solutions that help people and businesses succeed in the face of uncertainty.

Founded in 1978

Jacksonville, Florida, US

501-1000 employees