Senior Claims Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Oversee a substantial portfolio of intricate claims to assess compensability and liability.

• Direct thorough investigations of claims to verify coverage and ascertain liability, compensability, and damages.

• Evaluate and negotiate settlements and reserves within designated authority limits.

• Participate in arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.

• Communicate complex coverage and settlement details to insured individuals, claimants, and external stakeholders.

• Approve payments within assigned authority thresholds and guarantee prompt disbursement.

• Maintain precise and comprehensive claim files, encompassing correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.

• Mentor staff and engage in talent acquisition, development, and performance management decisions for direct reports as applicable.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• At least 13 years of experience in property and casualty claims management.

• Completion of or ongoing progress toward a professional designation is preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures.

• Familiarity with industry laws and regulations.

• Advanced skills in organizing and prioritizing caseloads.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication capabilities.

• Proficient in building relationships and leading negotiations.

• Capacity to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Recognized subject matter expertise within the organization, potentially interacting at a peer level with management.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Wellness plans.

• Parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Commuter benefits.