Senior Claims Adjuster, Specialty

About the role

This full-time position will report to the Manager of Specialty Claims. As a direct report to the Manager of Specialty Claims, you should possess the ability to handle and manage a wide variety of severity/complex claims with coverage issues as well as coverage litigation within Commercial Auto and General Liability lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of general liability claims with potential for significant severity and complexity.
• Direct management and oversight of commercial auto claims.
• Direct management of coverage disputes.
• Formulating claims and litigation strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside counsel.
• Promptly investigating all assigned claims to complete coverage, liability, and damages analysis.
• Ensures timely disposition of all claims in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and manage a diary system to efficiently and effectively resolve all claims.
• Present recommendations to management pertaining to coverage, settlement positions and loss reserves.
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Reinsurers, Underwriters, Actuarial, Brokers, Attorneys, Vendors, etc.).
• Participate in Claim Reviews and claim audits.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences and trials when necessary.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
• 5-10 years of relevant and progressive experience handling Commercial Auto and General Liability claims.
• Adjuster licenses, as mandated by specific states, are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, and trial process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, and trial process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Benefits

The anticipated salary for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. Fortegra offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.