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Claims
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Property & Casualty
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$65,000 - $85,000/ year |
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Tower Group Companies is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: TWGP) growing Property & Casualty firm whose home office is located at 120 Broadway in downtown Manhattan and recently listed as the 5th fastest-growing company in the New York area by Crain’s New York Business. Tower delivers a broad range of property and casualty insurance products and services through an extensive network of wholesale and retail brokers and agents. The salary, bonus and benefits package is competitive.
Primary Function: The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct the investigation of large, primarily commercial lines property losses and resolve these claims subject to the appropriate policy provisions in a timely, efficient, courteous and professional manner while working with minimal supervision.
Specific Responsibilities: • Settle claims after determining insurance carrier's liability, obtain demands and make offers to claimants, issue settlement checks, make filings with regulatory agencies, dispose of salvage and identify and pursue subrogation opportunities when appropriate. • Oversee thorough investigation by independent adjusters including securing a recorded statement of involved parties and obtaining diagrams and photographs. • Interpret various policy forms and establish applicable coverages, determine any exclusions which may apply and establish appropriate claims reserves. • Direct outside vendors retained to assist in the claim investigation, and manage outside or staff counsel in regards to litigation and subrogation issues while also closely controlling claims costs. • Serve as liaison with brokers, other insurers and our underwriting department on risk mitigation and other areas of concern. • Assist less experienced examiners within the claims department to further their knowledge and understanding and to provide them with opinion or direction. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education programs.
Desirable Qualifications: This position requires experience conducting physical inspections, excellent estimating skills, strong verbal and writing skills, the ability to interpret policy coverage, evaluation of liability exposures and determining subrogation potential. Candidate must have a proven record of making sound decisions and ability to solve problems. Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail are required.
Experience requirement: 7-10 years commercial property claims examining. Field Claims experience and handling Complex Claims required. Adjuster’s License in NY, FL, TX, CT, CA a plus. Xactimate estimating software or Integriclaim knowledge a plus. CPCU, AIC, AIS credentials are an added bonus.
Education requirement: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required.
EOE
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