Complex Claim Specialist, New York Labor Law

Amtrust Financial Services, a fast-growing commercial insurance company, is seeking a Complex General Liability Claims Specialist to support our New York Labor Law team. The successful candidate will evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities as well as ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, and proper negotiation strategy is employed. This position reports to a line of business executive. 

• →Identifying potential risks and managing timely reserves effectively
• →Evaluating coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities
• →Ensuring appropriate investigation of the underlying facts and circumstances is carried out, proper experts are retained and utilized where necessary, selection and utilization of counsel is appropriate, proper negotiation strategy is employed.
• →Effectively communicate exposures both internally and externally
• →Overall responsibility for formulating proper resolution strategy to ensure best total outcome.
• →Position may require periodic travel to attend meditations, trials and / or other related meetings
• →Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in insurance claims management or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the handling or litigating of complex commercial general liability claims.
• Strong experience in handling New York Labor Law claims highly preferred.
• Strong experience in handling Employers Liability/Workers Compensation 1B claims highly preferred.
• Proficient computer skills required to navigate our paperless claim file system.
• Possesses a high level of technical claim and legal knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to professionally interact at a high level with parties both internal and external to AmTrust.
• Easily adapts to changing situations requirements or priorities.
• Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
• Skillful negotiator.
• Home designated home state adjuster license preferred.
• CPCU designation/AIC certification preferred.

The expected salary range for this role is $126K-$155K/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

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