Title:
Senior Casualty Claims Specialist
Company:
Everest Insurance Company
Job Category:
Claims
About the Role:Everest is seeking an experienced claims professional or attorney to join the Casualty Claims team. In this role, you will handle a broad range of mainstream and moderately complex auto, general liability, and excess/umbrella claims.
Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):- Review and analyze complex coverage issues and prepare coverage position letters.
- Investigate, analyze, and evaluate liability and damages to support effective claim resolution.
- Manage and provide strategic direction to outside counsel throughout the life of a claim.
- Prepare comprehensive case summary reports for matters involving significant reserves, litigation, or trial activity.
- Establish timely and appropriate case reserves based on claim exposure and evolving developments.
- Develop and execute claim handling and resolution strategies.
- Negotiate and resolve claims in accordance with established authority and business objectives.
- Attend trials, mediations, settlement conferences, and other claim-related proceedings as needed.
- Partner with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, communicate claim trends, analyze data, and provide risk insights.
- Maintain effective communication and strong working relationships with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, and other key stakeholders.
- Participate in client meetings and industry events to support client relationships, retention, and business development.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and responsibly use approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and business outcomes.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of claims handling experience or legal experience
- B.A. or B.S. required; JD helpful but not required
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and investigation skills
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims
- In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
- Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses
- Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims
- Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency
- Ability and willingness to present to senior management and to others in other group settings
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and legal and regulatory environment
The base salary range for this position is $119,000-$150,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Warren, NJ
Additional Locations:
Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL - South Riverside, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA
