Senior Claims Adjuster

Company: Aspen Insurance Group
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

About usSince Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully tailored solutions.We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust, and professionalism.Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.The roleThe Senior Claims Adjuster for Management Liability Claims will be responsible for evaluating and processing claims estimates and paid claims values, in accordance with policy terms and conditions, to provide a high level of service and meet obligations in an accurate and timely manner.Key accountabilities

• Extensive and relevant knowledge of Management Liability Claims, Employment Practices Liability, Directors & Officers coverage.
• Strong ability to confidently communicate directly with insureds, brokers, attorneys, underwriters, and business partners.
• Strong litigation management skills including communicating and directing defense counsel, negotiation tactics, legal invoice and budget review and litigation strategy.
• Ability to properly analyze coverage and draft coverage opinions
• Ability to assess appropriate reserves
• Industry awareness and knowledge of legal and management liability insurance-related issues.
• Support the Senior Claims Team in the production of Management Information reports
• Produce regular statistical and analytical Claims information to Portfolio and Risk Managers and Senior Management to enable effective monitoring of Claims
• Develop/maintain sufficient knowledge of Claims portfolio, to ensure delivery of accurate information to Underwriters and management when requested, including risk management and account renewal assistance
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of the company's systems as and when required
• Act as a referral point to other members of the Claims team on specific tasks or in the absence of Claims Manager or Team Leader
• Acts as a point of reference to guide and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practices.Skills & experience
  • Extensive and relevant knowledge of claims handling, coverage and the law in the appropriate area (Management Liability, Employment Practices Liability and Directors and Officers)
  • Management Liability claim handling, with experience handling primary duty to defend policies
  • Insurance coverage
  • Litigation management skills
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Able to manage conflicting priorities to achieve deadlines.
  • Ability to plan effectively and efficiently.
  • Strong customer orientation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong Investigative skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Able to produce MI and detailed reports at various levels
  • In depth experience of working in a Claims environment within a specialized/complex Claims area
  • ACII (equivalent) qualified or progress towards completion of insurance qualifications including various state adjuster licensingOtherWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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