Claims Specialist
Claims Specialist
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Company Details
Rated Best Places to Workand 2024 by Business Insurance Continental Western Group is a regional property casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. CWG provides unique value through the service provided by our experienced group of employees and independent agents. Since 1886 Strong Local and Trusted.
As a Berkley company we enjoy operational flexibility that allows us to deliver quality coverage solutions. W. R. Berkley Corporation and all member insurance companies are rated A (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and carry Standard & Poors Financial Rating of A (Strong).
This role would ideally be based in one of our three offices where we offer a hybrid work schedule with four days in the office; and one day remote where it makes sense to do so.
- Urbandale IA
- Lincoln NE
- Luverne MN
Alternatively this position can be fully remote but only for a colleague outside of a commutable distance to the office. However they must reside within the CWG regional footprint (states: WY CO ND SD NE KS MN IA MO IL WI IN and MI).
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #LIAV1 #LIRemote
Responsibilities
As a Casualty Claims Litigation Specialist you will investigate and handle high severity and/or complex commercial casualty claims in a prompt equitable manner by analyzing coverage liability and damages evaluating reserves negotiating settlement or conclusion of claims. This will include handling litigated cases across a variety of claims from general Commercial Bodily Injury and Property Damage Construction Defect Toxic Tort to Professional Liability. You may also travel within CWGs territory footprint to attend mediations and/opr trials when necessary.
You can look forward to a highly collaborative environment where a learning mindset and knowledgesharing is highly valued. We encourage diversity of thought to think outside of the box and share your expertise which can expand beyond your immediate team to impact the overall CWG Claims function. The leadership team prides themselves on being accessible enabling you to be especially nimble when navigating a claim to a resolution on behalf of insureds.
What you can expect:
- Culture of innovation teamwork supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
- Internal mobility opportunities
- Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
- Opportunity to impact change
- Benefits competitive compensation paid time off comprehensive wellness benefits and programs employer funded health savings account profit sharing 401k paid parental leave employee stock purchase plan tuition assistance and professional continuing education
Well count on you to:
- Investigate loss evaluate exposures establish accurate reserves and manages defense and settlement or conclusion of high severity and/or complex claims. Reevaluate exposures and reserves during the life of the claim. Correctly enters claim data into claim and related systems for reporting purposes. Confer with Claims Supervisors Claims Manager and Home Office Claims staff to inform solicit input and strategize. Utilizes Claims staff to assist with investigation. Coordinate investigation with Subrogation and Arbitration Units.
- Select appropriate outside legal counsel to coordinate the defense of each suit. Strategize and evaluates with assistance of outside defense counsel to determine direction of defense e.g. defend to conclusion; compromise or negotiate a fair and equitable settlement. Assign tasks sets completion dates and establishes costs.
- Provide technical advice direction and mentoring to the Claims Department staff on high severity and/or complex commercial casualty claims. Attend settlement conferences depositions preliminary hearings and trials when advisable.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
What you need to have:
- 5 years of Commercial Casualty Claims experience
- Indepth knowledge of complex insurance coverages laws and regulations
- Possess strong customer orientation problem analysis and problem resolution skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to partner with all levels of the organization
- Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment
- Operate with urgency and professionalism to respond to inquiries from customers
- Track record of being able to effectively manage a project and/or lead a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel up to approximately two days per month; and a valid drivers license
What makes you stand out:
- Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
- Construction Defect claims experience
- Completion of or working toward AIC CPCU SCLA or similar designation
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
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