Job title: Senior Bodily Injury Adjuster
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Claims Adjuster
Location: New York, NY
Job published: 05/05/2026
Job ID: 154222

Job Description

Senior Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster

Seeking an experienced Senior Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster to join a growing team. This position is ideal for someone who values technical accuracy and wants to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking claims environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality claims experience by managing both first- and third-party bodily injury losses, along with related property damage exposures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and interpret policy coverage based on claim facts and applicable provisions
  • Determine liability, including evaluation of comparative negligence scenarios
  • Partner with leadership on high-exposure claims, reserve adequacy, and overall claim strategy
  • Assess and respond to settlement demands with sound judgment
  • Negotiate resolutions with claimants, attorneys, and other involved parties
  • Leverage available data and reporting to identify trends and inform claim handling decisions
  • Support special initiatives and projects as needed within the claims function

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience handling commercial auto claims, including at least 5 years managing complex injury cases
  • Minimum of 3 years working within an insurance carrier environment
  • Proven experience managing claims with values up to $1M
  • Background in handling litigated files
  • Active adjuster license in your home state (or designated home state)
  • Ability to obtain a New York adjuster license within the first 90 days
  • Strong track record of meeting or exceeding performance metrics such as cycle time and recovery outcomes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated negotiation ability
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership of results
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong accountability
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant claims experience

Preferred Experience:

  • 5+ years handling commercial transportation claims
  • Active New York independent adjuster license
  • Experience working in a technology-driven or startup environment

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