Commercial Auto/GL Claims Specialist

About the role

The Commercial GL & Auto Claims Specialist position at Amerisure is responsible for handling complex claims involving risk transfer, subcontractors, and general contractors. This role offers a hybrid or remote work arrangement, with office visits expected for candidates living near an office location.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with agents, policyholders, and internal stakeholders on claims of high complexity/severity and provide strategic input on book of business.
• Investigate losses, identify coverage, evaluate liability and damages, review and analyze documents and legal pleadings independently.
• Collaborate with counsel to manage litigated claims and leverage past experience to analyze documents and legal pleadings.
• Develop a plan of action to proactively conclude claims, timely evaluate damages, engage other parties in negotiations, and settle claims according to guidelines.
• Determine the need for, identify, and engage external resources as needed to execute proper resolutions while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Determine need for, identify, and engage external resources as needed to execute proper resolutions while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Address contractual indemnifications and/or additional insured coverage issues.
• Review and interpret commercial insurance policies and communicate coverage issues verbally and in writing.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues and design and implement solutions to prevent future occurrences as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of experience handling general liability and/or bodily injury claims of high level of complexity/severity.
• Experience with contractual indemnification and additional insured coverages.
• AIC or SCLA certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain appropriate state licensing as required.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization, and with external customers.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 10%.
• Ability to travel daily between locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about commercial insurance policies and contractual indemnification and additional insured coverages.
• Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Amerisure offers a competitive total rewards package including competitive base pay, performance-based incentive pay, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing, and generous paid time off programs. Additionally, Amerisure provides flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive base pay with performance-based incentives.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid or remote work arrangement, with office visits expected for candidates living near an office location.

Company Culture

Amerisure is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We are proud to be recognized as one of the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For in the Nation and one of Business Insurance magazine’s Best Places to Work in Insurance. We foster a culture of excellence and professional growth, and we are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amerisure is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.