Job Description
General Liability Claims Adjuster
Job Summary
Seeking a dedicated and experienced General Liability Claims Adjuster to join a team. This role involves managing a portfolio of low to moderately complex general liability claims, including some litigated cases. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, and effective claim handling practices. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to a dynamic and growing organization.
Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
- Bonus Structure:
- GL Claims Rep/Sr. GL Claims Rep: 5% bonus
- CL Technical Claims Specialist/Sr. GL Tech Claims Specialist: 8% bonus
- GL Litigation & Complex Claims Specialist: 10% bonus
- Sr. GL Litigation & Complex Claims Specialist: 12% bonus
- Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve low to moderately complex general liability claims, including litigated cases.
- Analyze and interpret commercial policy language to determine coverage and communicate coverage positions effectively.
- Draft professional and error-free written communications, including reservation of rights and denial of coverage letters.
- Evaluate damages, set reserves, and escalate cases with potential exposure above authority.
- Negotiate fair and accurate claim settlements in good faith.
- Manage litigated claim files, collaborating with defense counsel to develop and execute appropriate strategies.
- Retain experts and vendors to achieve optimal claim outcomes while controlling costs.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in a paperless claim system.
- Communicate with other departments regarding claim developments and trends.
- Implement strategies to efficiently close files and manage claims to resolution.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in adjusting commercial liability claims, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility and successful claim outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of commercial lines products, policy language, exclusions, ISO forms, and litigation management.
- Ability to analyze and interpret construction contracts and apply risk transfer principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in managing workloads to meet quality and quantity production goals.
- College degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must hold proper Public Adjuster licenses in Florida and/or Texas, with the ability to obtain additional licenses as needed.
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