Excess Claims Manager

About the role

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. Starr is looking for individuals with passion and drive to join our team. There's no shortage of opportunities as we continue to expand.

Responsibilities

• Handle excess claims throughout the United States involving Starr insureds.
• Perform prompt coverage analysis, determination of liability and defenses, investigation of alleged damages, and timely reserve evaluation.
• Attend virtual and in‑person mediations and settlement conferences to negotiate cost‑effective settlements, and potentially attend trials.
• Interact with respective underwriters, actuaries, and reinsurers on trends, developments, and individual claims.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7 years of experience handling excess claims, including experience with NY Labor Law
• Superior negotiation and litigation management skills
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Pro‑active approach
• Travel may be required and will vary depending on business needs and caseload
• Insurance adjuster licenses must be obtained where needed; candidates already broadly licensed are preferred

Pay

The wage range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000.