Sr. Claims Specialist - Financial & Professional Lines

About the role

The Senior Claims Specialist in the Financial and Professional Lines Core team plays a crucial role in our Claims Department, overseeing all aspects of property claims, managing the adjusting and litigation process, and driving optimal claim resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigate and assess claims for coverage and damages, pursuing recoveries and subrogation/contribution opportunities.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of coverage issues, policy forms, contracts, regulatory requirements, and the changing legal landscape for specialty line claims.
• Proactively and promptly manage claims, considering all aspects with a strategic vision for optimal claim outcome.
• Continually evaluate claims to set appropriate, timely reserves over the life of the claim to reflect changes in exposure.
• Demonstrate strong technical claims proficiency through consistent execution of best claim practices.
• Strategically coordinate and manage outside counsel and vendors to obtain optimal claim outcome.
• Present high exposure claims to Claims Leadership and Key Stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners for client meetings, product development and improvement, and account audits.
• Look for ways to improve claim efficiencies and outcomes (innovative mindset).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Law degree preferred.
• 7 years plus experience in handling specialty claims.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and strategic in decision-making.
• Understanding of technical claims proficiency and execution of best claim practices.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and time management of claims desk.
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate with other departments and vendors.
• Customer-service and relationship oriented.
• Innovative, dynamic, and growth mindset.
• Good verbal and writing skills for internal and external communication, presentations, and reporting.
• Good analytical thinking, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel for mediations, settlement conferences, and client or account meetings (25%).
• Maintain valid adjusters’ license(s) in states assigned or an ability to obtain same.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

We also offer:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match.
• An employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.