Claims Manager - Liability

CLAIMS DEPARTMENT

 

 

 

Founded in 1942, Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with several remote offices throughout the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc., a leading Tokyo-based global insurer that sustains a presence in over 40 countries. Safety National is a five-time Best Places to Work in Insurance honoree with recognition in both the insurers/providers and the medium-size employers categories.

 

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:
 
Responsible for handling assigned claims from initial assignment to closure as well as provide assistance in various administrative functions associated with the large casualty lines of business.  
  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 
At Safety National, we live by the following five core values:  Relationships, Integrity, Teamwork, Balance, and Stability.  Our Core Values serve as the fundamental foundation of our corporate culture and drive our interactions, both internally and externally.  An essential function of all Safety National positions is to fully embrace and represent these core values in our daily work life and relationships.
 
Determine coverage and evaluate exposure to company.
 
Establishment and updating of reserves based on department procedures.

Directly or indirectly negotiating claim settlements within established authority level with direct reporting to VP Large Casualty Claims on settlements over authority limits.

Coordinate litigation efforts on claims to include selection of counsel and monitoring of counsel performance in accordance with department litigation guidelines.
 
Directing and advising TPA as to desired claim handling. Communicate with TPAs to obtain necessary claim details.
 
Processing of reimbursement requests, vendor check requests and establishing claim escrow accounts in accordance with department procedures.
 
Documentation of claim files as required by department procedures.
 
Identify claims with reinsurance and provide initial and subsequent updates according to department procedures.
 
Communication with Underwriters regarding problem accounts, large losses and specific TPA problems.
 
Travel on an “as needed” basis for TPA audits, Mediations, Mock Trials, Trials, and Client meetings.
 
Assist with LOC evaluations on assigned accounts when requested.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Special projects and assistance as may be required.
 
Assist in the TPA evaluations and coordination of required documents for the large casualty lines of business.
                                                               
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently.
 
Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. 
 
Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook applications.
 
Minimum five years’ experience in Liability claims adjusting with insurance carrier or Third Party Administrator required. 
 
Experience adjusting General Liability and Commercial Auto liability claims required.
 
Experience adjusting Public Entity (professional liability), Excess, Umbrella and Construction Liability claims preferred.
 
Experience analyzing coverage issues and drafting reservation of rights and coverage declination letters required.
 
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university required.

 

 

 

NOTE:

In order to meet the needs of the Corporation, employees may be assigned other duties in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Outstanding Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.  Employee and Children covered at no cost, low cost for Spousal coverage.

 

 

 

Medical Deductible Reimbursement Plan

 

 

 

Life/AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability provided at no cost to employee.

 

 

 

401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan

 

 

 

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Assistance Plan

 

 

 

Tuition Reimbursement

 

 

 

Paid Leave and Holidays

 

 

 

Alternate Work Schedules

 

 

 

Business Casual Dress Policy

 

 

 

EEO STATEMENT

 

 

 

Safety National is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class.  None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job related information or protected characteristics.