Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Commercial Excess & Surplus

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Liberty Mutual has an immediate opening for a Senior Technical Claims Specialist to join our Commercial Lines Specialized Claims unit. The Senior Technical Claims Specialist determines coverage, investigates complex and highly complex Commercial Casualty claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and resolves the claim. Additionally, the Senior Technical Claims Specialist will demonstrate a high level of expertise and sound judgment in complex matters; may act as a subject matter expert.

This position is in a Specialized Claims Unit that handles a wide variety of Specialized Claims such as Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Sexual Misconduct and Sex Trafficking, Intellectual Property, Employee Benefits Liability, Unsupported Excess, and Class Actions and Mass Torts. If you have experience with at least one or more of the Specialized Claims listed, you are encouraged to apply!

You will be required to go into the office twice a month if you reside within 50 miles of one of the following offices: Bala Cynwyd, PA; Boston, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; Suwanee, GA; Syracuse, NY; Tampa, FL; or Weatogue, CT. Please note this policy is subject to change.

The average salary for this position falls between $100,000 and $120,000, and is dependent on candidate experience and location.

Annual FTO Days Accrual: 2 days per month, up to 20 days per year.

Responsibilities:

• As the claim’s owner, determines coverage, drafts coverage position letters, investigates the claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and pays the claim; may deny claims.
• Reviews lawsuit documentation and supporting documents, claims file, investigation, etc. Establish actions to be taken to resolve lawsuit.
• Includes determining loss coverage, amounts owed, discovery plans, setting reserves and negotiations.
• Establishes appropriate working team (Home Office Legal, Defense Counsel and Home Office Claims) based on allegations established in suit.
• Responsible for managing the practices and billing activities of outside counsel.
• Accountable for security of financial processing of claims, as well as security information contained in claims files.
• Trains and mentors staff as appropriate; manages relationships and acts as liaison with various business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Reinsurance, Etc.).
• Keeps abreast of existing and proposed legislation, court decisions and trends and experience pertaining to specialty coverage issues.
• May analyze the impact upon claims policies and procedures and advises Claims Management so appropriate action can be taken where required.
• Participates in special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years claims adjusting experience with experience in one or more lines required: Professional Liability; Employment Practices Liability; Sexual Misconduct and Sex Trafficking; Intellectual Property; Employee Benefits Liability; Unsupported Excess; and, Class Actions and Mass Torts.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial casualty claims investigation, coverage evaluation, reserving & expense management, resolution strategy, negotiation, litigation management, claims evaluation as well as the insurance legal and regulatory environment.
• Our focus is on a candidate with strong coverage analytical skills.
• We will only consider candidates who have experience with litigated claims.
• Intermediate to advanced level of skill in the area of customer focus, problem solving, communications, gaining support, teamwork, and adaptability and demonstrated ability to work independently, achieve results and execute thoroughly.

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