Casualty Analyst- Speciality Claims

LocationBuffalo
Job type Permanent
DisciplineCarrier
Reference149033

Job description

Casualty Analyst – Specialty Claims

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Casualty Analyst – Specialty Claims to join a dedicated team. This role focuses on providing high-level technical expertise in the handling of complex commercial umbrella, excess liability, and multi-party catastrophic injury claims. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing high-exposure liability claims and a commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for both the company and its policyholders.

Compensation Package

  • Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 annually + annual bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
  • Competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff, policyholders, attorneys, agents, and service providers to achieve optimal claim outcomes.
  • Provide high-level technical expertise in managing complex and high-exposure liability and extra-contractual claims.
  • Handle a portfolio of complex claims, including commercial umbrella, excess liability, and multi-party catastrophic injury claims.
  • Stay updated on case law developments, statutory, and regulatory changes impacting liability claims or coverage interpretation.
  • Serve as a training and information resource for casualty and litigation claim representatives and claim management.
  • Oversee all claim-handling activities, including investigation, litigation management, evaluation, settlement negotiations, and risk transfer guidance.
  • Prepare and present claims to the Large Loss Committee and ensure proper reinsurance reporting and communication.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience handling complex claims.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in liability claims and coverage interpretation.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, with 8 in-office days per month.

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