Claims Expert, Professional Liability Claims
About the role
We are looking for a strategic thinker with leadership skills to join our US Professional Liability Claims team. Key responsibilities include confidently navigating in both primary and excess insurance claim environments, handling construction professional liability claims, and other professional liability claims. You will also work with colleagues across international regions, provide advice and insight into US trends and exposures, and work with business partners to market our products and services through industry events and client meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Confidently navigate in both primary and excess insurance claim environments while actively managing Construction Professional Liability claims, as well as other Professional Liability claims, including Lawyers, Insurance Agents, and Miscellaneous Professional claims.
- Collaborate with internal operations, customers, and brokers to achieve the most advantageous and effective claim resolution while maintaining accurate data.
- Actively engage with Client Markets and support marketing efforts by meeting with current and prospective clients.
- Identify and analyze claim trends and provide high-level analysis of claims portfolio results to the business.
- Review, support, and assist in developing policy wordings and tailored solutions for clients.
- Liaise with Actuarial, Finance, and Risk Management colleagues to share information in the management of claims, clients, and risks.
- Represent and promote Swiss Re Corporate Solutions at industry conferences, client events, and professional society functions.
About the Team
We are a highly skilled, professional, and experienced claims team. Our department works closely with colleagues in Client Markets, Underwriting, Products, Actuary, and HR and collaborates with various offices throughout the US and other places in the world. We are proud to deliver unparalleled customer service to our business partners and clients.
About You
You are a self-starter requiring minimal direct supervision with strong analytical, negotiation, and influencing skills. Your excellent verbal and written skills compliment your exceptional interpersonal skills. You have a university degree or equivalent, and 5+ years of experience handling insurance claims, with professional liability claims experience being highly desirable. You possess, or are willing to acquire, adjuster licenses as needed for various jurisdictions.
Requirements and Desirable Skills
- A university degree or equivalent.
- A law degree is not required but is highly desirable.
- 5+ years of experience handling insurance claims - Professional Liability claims experience is highly desirable.
- Possess, or be willing to acquire, adjuster licenses as needed for various jurisdictions.
About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
We are one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Company Information
The estimated base salary range for this position in Kansas City, MO - Chicago, IL - or Windsor, CT is $116,000 to $194,000. The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled. During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.