General Liability Labor Law Claims Examiner
Property and Casualty Insurance
Remote - NYC Office
Examine, adjust and defend, non-litigated claims and lawsuits filed against insureds. In entails reviewing policies to determine coverage, resolving questions of coverage, investigating, and making liability determinations, and evaluating damages such as property damage or medical records. Review and verify coverage for each claim, includes policy review and comparing to allegations made by the claimant. Issue timely coverage position letters. Conduct factual investigation directly or with the assistance of investigators. Review and analyze various documents such as contracts, leases, condo/co-op governing documents, the insured's business records, public records, medical records, property damage scopes, etc. Setting proper reserves timely; making a fair and prompt settlement determination. Negotiate settlements. Follow all company and departmental protocols. Direct defense counsel, monitor/review discovery. Maintain accurate and complete file notes. Maintain current and meaningful diary system. Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
Bachelors Degree required. CPCU, AIC, SCLA and other insurance professional designations preferred. 2+ years of experience handing premises liability claims required. Familiarity with ImageRight, WINS, EXCEL and Microsoft Office a plus. Strong written and verbal communication skills required as well as 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.