[Hiring] Claims Specialist/Senior Claims Specialist @Great American Insurance Group

Role Description

Alternative Markets is looking for a Claims Specialist/Senior Claims Specialist to join their team. Job title and salary will be dependent upon successful applicant's level of experience.

• Investigates and maintains claims:
• Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability to include tenders.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, contracts, releases, statements, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• Establish reserves and negotiate settlements within prescribed limits. Submit recommendations to supervisor when they exceed personal authority.
• Conveys more complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, negotiations, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other functional areas.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 9 or more years of related experience. New York Labor claims experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays for full-time and eligible part-time employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan and commuter benefits.