Liability Claims Examiner - NY

Position Summary

To examine, adjust, defend claims and lawsuits against our insureds. Involves reviewing policies to determine coverage, resolving coverage questions, investigating, making liability determinations, and evaluating damages.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and verify coverage for each claim, including policy review and comparison to claimant allegations.
• Issue timely coverage position letters.
• Conduct factual investigation directly or with investigators.
• Review and analyze various documents such as contracts, leases, business records, public records, medical records, property damage scopes, etc.
• Set proper reserves timely; make fair and prompt settlement determinations.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Direct defense counsel, monitor/review discovery.
• Maintain accurate and complete file notes.
• Maintain current and meaningful diary system.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• CPCU, AIC, SCLA and other insurance professional designations preferred.
• 2+ years of experience handling premises liability claims required.
• Familiarity with ImageRight and Guidewire a plus.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Good interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• A strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to establish relationships and rapport with insured’s brokers, attorneys, etc.
• Ability to empathize with unrepresented claimants.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel occasionally, generally locally.
• Attain/maintain any licenses in states that require them if assigned to those states.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $69,100-$124,400. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.