Job Description

Senior Liability Claims Adjuster

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Liability Claims Adjuster to join a team. This role involves the analysis and adjustment of litigated moderate to severe commercial claims, with a focus on bodily injury claims in the transportation and trucking industry. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of insurance and tort law, litigation processes, and medical terminology, and will have a proven track record of handling complex claims.

Compensation Package

• Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 annually
• Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Verify coverage for new claims and collaborate with Claims Legal on complex coverage issues.
• Draft Reservation of Rights and coverage declination letters.
• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve cases with significant exposure, including those with potential excess exposure, within authority levels.
• Manage litigation budgets and strategies with attorneys and attend mediations and trials as a company representative.
• Direct investigations using independent adjusters and attorneys as needed.
• Establish and maintain adequate reserves and communicate with management when necessary.
• Act as a resource for team members, providing guidance and training to new employees as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Professional insurance designation preferred. Adjuster licensing required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience handling bodily injury claims with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of claims handling experience.
  • Experience adjusting transportation (trucking) liability claims preferred. Commercial auto claims experience required.
  • Experience litigating claims and working with inside and outside panel counsel required.
  • Experience handling claims involving moderate to severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, amputations, complex fractures, and fatalities.
  • Training, team lead, or informal leadership experience preferred.
• Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of insurance and tort law, litigation, and medical terminology.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Intermediate proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, email).

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion. 

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