Insurance Claims Specialist

Major Import & Export Trading Company is seeking an experienced Insurance Claims Specialist to manage complex multi-line claims. This role handles Marine Cargo, Property & Casualty, Auto, Workers’ Compensation, and Liability claims. You will coordinate with brokers, carriers, legal teams, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of claims experience and strong policy interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end claims handling across:
  • Marine cargo / inland transit
  • Commercial property and general liability
  • Automobile (fleet and HNOA)
  • Workers’ Compensation (WC)
  • Litigated liability claims (bodily injury and third-party property damage)
• Review insurance policies to assess coverage, exclusions, deductibles, and retentions
• Coordinate with brokers, carriers, adjusters, and internal legal counsel
• Draft claim notifications and ensure compliance with policy timelines and requirements
• Support contract review by evaluating insurance clauses (limits, additional insured, waiver of subrogation) and identifying potential risk or coverage gaps
• Prepare loss history reports, reserves, and claim summaries to support insurance renewals
• Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and Business Units to resolve claims efficiently
• Participate in claim reviews and recovery strategy discussions
• Support special insurance-related projects as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 7+ years of insurance claims experience across multiple P&C lines, including marine and litigated claims
• Strong understanding of insurance policy language, ISO forms, and manuscript policies
• Experience with contractual risk transfer and insurance clause analysis
• Experience coordinating with external counsel and claims adjusters
• Proficiency with claims management systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, and document management tools
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment in risk evaluation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural business environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPCU, ARM, or AIC designation

Pay

80,000 to 100,000 USD per year

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid/onsite in New York, NY