Commercial Lines Claims Specialist - Commercial General Liability (Northeastern Venues)

Commercial Lines Claims Specialist - Commercial General Liability (Northeastern Venues) Utica Mutual Insurance Company - 3.1 Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $77,000 - $110,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Matching gift program Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Family leave Vision insurance Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Commercial insurance knowledge Expense management Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Insurance claims litigation Case law analysis Mentoring Insurance policy review Senior level Negotiation Liability insurance claims processing Full Job Description The Company At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including NYC, Dallas and Charlotte. This is a hybrid role to our offices in Charlotte, NC; Woodbury, Long Island, NY; or New Hartford, NY. What you will do You'll be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving commercial general liability claims with moderate complexity in primarily Northeastern states. With skills in detail orientation and analysis, you will interpret coverage and prepare coverage letters. Consultation with supervisors on more complex coverage will occur as needed and this role will include some litigated claims. This position requires strong claims handling acumen with an understanding of state laws and requirements. Key responsibilities Investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve commercial general liability claims in a fair and timely manner. Thoroughly evaluate and analyze coverage and draft comprehensive coverage position letters. Manage the defense of more complex regional commercial general liability claims in multiple jurisdictions in accordance with leading practices. Manage non-litigated and litigated claims. Operate on an independent basis with little supervision and settle claims within assigned authority. Effectively manage expenses. Attend mediations, trials and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds, agents, and legal representatives. Review court decisions, coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices. Additional Responsibilities Serve as mentor to lesser experienced team members. Perform other duties as assigned. Conform with all corporate policies and procedures. What you need Four year degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of claim handling experience with commercial general liability experience strongly preferred. Some experience in handling litigated files preferred. Knowledge of Northeastern states preferred. Licensing Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.

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$77,000-$110,000 The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee's work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications. Benefits We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following: Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit Dental Benefit Vision Benefit Life Insurance and Disability Benefits 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations Company-Paid Family Leave Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance Student Loan Refinancing Services Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions Business Travel Accident Insurance Matching Gifts program Paid Volunteer Day Employee Referral Award Program Wellness programs Personal insurance discount Additional information This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position. Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now and find out what it's like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy. #LI-HL1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.