Executive Claims Specialist, Remote

Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and   problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best.

Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com

Crum & Forster is looking for an Executive Claim Specialist who enjoys being a key part of a dynamic team. As an Executive Specialist, you will manage an assigned pending of claims arising primarily from our Security Profit Center. You will also be expected to operate under appropriate levels of supervision and within established authority.  The position will report to assigned Manager, Director or Vice President, as determined by business needs.

What You Will Do for C&F:

• Receives claims assignments, verifies and determines applicability of coverage.
• Ability to not only interpret complex coverage issues but possess the ability to write appropriate reservation of rights and declination of coverage letters.
• Determines the method and extent of investigation for each claim as required by company Best Practices.
• Reviews and manages outstanding files, as assigned, for adequacy and timeliness of investigation, evaluation and reserve and maintains a timely diary for each case.
• Evaluates and adjusts claims within the adjuster’s authority level.
• Assesses risk transfer potential and is responsible for the development of information required to successfully address tender issues.
• Reports directly on technical matters to supervisor or management.
• Evaluates and manages litigated claims, determines future course of handling and proper method of disposition. Consults with the claim manager on those claims in which assistance and consultation is needed, as well as on those claims, which exceed assigned authority.
• Assesses recovery potential and is responsible for the development of information required to successfully pursue recovery.
• Meets with current and prospective customers to discuss C&F claims capabilities and address specific claim needs.
• Accountable for the equitable and prompt adjustment and management of assigned claims to disposition in accordance with company Best Practices.
• Responsible for providing superior customer service to all agents, insureds, and others encountered during the claims handling process.

What You Will Bring to C&F:

• Minimum of six years’ litigation experience handling complex general liability claims;
• College degree is required; law degree required; a designation and/or insurance related courses are a plus.
• Obtain and maintain required state licenses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs a must.
• Travel occasionally required.

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

At C&F you will BELONG

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws.  Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $95,600.00 to a maximum of $179,600.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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