Senior Commercial GL & Auto Claims Specialist

About the role

The Senior Commercial GL & Auto Claims Specialist position at Amerisure is responsible for handling claims of high complexity/severity, including litigated files, and providing strategic input on the book of business. This role can be hybrid or remote.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with agents, policyholders and internal stakeholders on claims of highest 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 plan of action to proactively conclude claims, timely evaluate damages, engage other parties in negotiations and settle claims pursuant to guidelines.
• Establish and maintain proper reserves for each claim to accurately reflect the financial exposure.
• Determine need for, identify and engage external resources as needed to execute proper resolutions while monitoring and controlling costs.
• Review and interpret commercial insurance policies and accordingly communicate coverage issues verbally and in writing.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues and design and implement solutions to prevent future occurrence as necessary.
• Mentor and train other claims adjusters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience handling general liability and/or bodily injury claims of high level of severity/complexity.
• Experience with contractual indemnification and additional insured coverages.
• AIC or SLA certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain appropriate state licensing as required.
• Proficient computer skills required 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 able to communicate coverage issues verbally and in writing.
• Experience managing litigated claims and leveraging past experience to analyze documents and legal pleadings.
• Ability to establish and maintain proper reserves for claims.
• Experience with contract indemnification and additional insured coverages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to manage complex claims.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

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. Flexible work arrangements are also available to promote work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive base pay and performance-based incentive pay.

Schedule

This role can be hybrid or remote. Candidates who live near an office will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Company Culture

Amerisure is committed to being an employer of choice and provides a workplace that fosters excellence and professional growth. The company is 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amerisure is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the company operates.