Summit Consulting
Senior Claims Specialist/Claims Technical Director
Summit Consulting, Essex Junction, Vermont, us, 05452
Senior Claims Specialist/Claims Technical Director
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Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.Great American Risk Solutions writes a diverse mix of property and casualty business, both primary and excess. Risk Solutions writes mostly non-admitted business, partnering with leading wholesalers. We focus on specialized solutions for a diverse market.Our team members at Great American Risk Solutions display strong personal character, integrity, and honesty. We are driven champions of change and focus on results. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration – among underwriting, claims, and shared services teams – and continuous development of interpersonal and technical skills.Great American Risk Solutions is adding an experienced Sr. Claims Specialist / Claims Technical Director to their team. The position will focus on losses in a nationwide book of surplus lines business, including primary claims with self-insured retentions and excess claims under commercial general liability policies (CGL).If located in the Cincinnati, Ohio metro area, the person for this position will work from our downtown Cincinnati corporate office which offers a hybrid work from home opportunity. If not in the Cincinnati metro area, full-time work from home is available. Willingness to travel, including overnight travel as needed, is required.Job title and grade will depend on the successful applicant’s level of experience.Responsibilities
Investigates, evaluates, and resolves liability claims of varying complexity and severity.Drafts coverage position letters with moderate supervision.Manages litigation; attends mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials as necessary.Sets reserves within prescribed authority and submits written recommendations for reserves outside authority.Demonstrates excellent judgment in the evaluation and handling of claims.Conveys complex information to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.Complies with applicable company procedures and policies, statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements governing claims handling.Responds to inquiries from underwriters and producers.Maintains necessary adjuster licenses, including completing required continuing education.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Ten or more years of experience handling liability claims. Our focus is on candidates with experience handling the following types of claims: excess liability, product liability, premises liability, and trucking.Detailed coverage analysis experience is required.Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.Exceptional customer service skills.Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and effective listening skills.Ability to build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with coworkers.Significant experience working with Microsoft Office applications and electronic claim files is required.Must be open to travel, including overnight travel as needed.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and/or training.CPCU designation is a plus.Business Unit:
Great American Risk SolutionsSalary Range:
$98,000.00 - $130,000.00Benefits:
The wage range for this job is based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, experience of the candidate, the role's scope, complexity, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.Your recruiter may be able to tell you more about our total rewards offerings and the specific wage range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.
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Be Here. Be Great.
Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.Great American Risk Solutions writes a diverse mix of property and casualty business, both primary and excess. Risk Solutions writes mostly non-admitted business, partnering with leading wholesalers. We focus on specialized solutions for a diverse market.Our team members at Great American Risk Solutions display strong personal character, integrity, and honesty. We are driven champions of change and focus on results. We emphasize teamwork, collaboration – among underwriting, claims, and shared services teams – and continuous development of interpersonal and technical skills.Great American Risk Solutions is adding an experienced Sr. Claims Specialist / Claims Technical Director to their team. The position will focus on losses in a nationwide book of surplus lines business, including primary claims with self-insured retentions and excess claims under commercial general liability policies (CGL).If located in the Cincinnati, Ohio metro area, the person for this position will work from our downtown Cincinnati corporate office which offers a hybrid work from home opportunity. If not in the Cincinnati metro area, full-time work from home is available. Willingness to travel, including overnight travel as needed, is required.Job title and grade will depend on the successful applicant’s level of experience.Responsibilities
Investigates, evaluates, and resolves liability claims of varying complexity and severity.Drafts coverage position letters with moderate supervision.Manages litigation; attends mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials as necessary.Sets reserves within prescribed authority and submits written recommendations for reserves outside authority.Demonstrates excellent judgment in the evaluation and handling of claims.Conveys complex information to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.Complies with applicable company procedures and policies, statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements governing claims handling.Responds to inquiries from underwriters and producers.Maintains necessary adjuster licenses, including completing required continuing education.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Ten or more years of experience handling liability claims. Our focus is on candidates with experience handling the following types of claims: excess liability, product liability, premises liability, and trucking.Detailed coverage analysis experience is required.Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.Exceptional customer service skills.Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and effective listening skills.Ability to build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with coworkers.Significant experience working with Microsoft Office applications and electronic claim files is required.Must be open to travel, including overnight travel as needed.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and/or training.CPCU designation is a plus.Business Unit:
Great American Risk SolutionsSalary Range:
$98,000.00 - $130,000.00Benefits:
The wage range for this job is based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, experience of the candidate, the role's scope, complexity, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.Your recruiter may be able to tell you more about our total rewards offerings and the specific wage range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.
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