Liability Claims Examiner (Trial Prep Unit)

Position Summary: To examine, adjust, defend, claims and lawsuits against our insureds. Entailsreviewing policies to determine coverage, resolving questions of coverage, investigating and making liability determinations, and evaluating damages such as property damage or medical records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Make certain that all discovery, expert/IME, and motions are made timely and in accordance with the established defense strategy.
• Coordinate and assist defense counsel as requested.
• Maintain accurate and complete file notes.
• Maintain current and meaningful diary system.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelors degree required.
• CPCU, AIC, SCLA and other insurance professional designations preferred.
• 5+ years of experience handing premises liability claims required.
• 4+ years handling litigated files required.
• 4+ plus years experience and an understanding of NY Labor Law (if handling NY claims) required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in handling other complex claims such as wrongful death, mold, drownings, negligent security, etc. required.
• Must be well versed in handling litigated file in the state(s) they will be assigned to handle and must be able to direct defense counsel and think independently.
• Must be able to develop defense tactics and strategies.
• Familiarity with ImageRight, WINS, EXCEL and Microsoft Office a plus.

Skills:

• 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.
• To be able to empathize with unrepresented claimants

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel occasionally, generally locally.
• Attain/maintain any licenses in states that require them if assigned to those states.

The salary range for this role is $70,200-$145,500. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.