Liability Claims Manager (3 Openings)

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This opportunity is in the Claims Department.

Our Claims department oversees both high-exposure workers' compensation and liability claims. As an unbundled carrier, we work actively with third-party administrators (TPAs) and self-administered accounts to assist in guiding claims to a successful resolution. As an excess and large deductible carrier, the high exposure claims we handle keep our group challenged, but the uniqueness provides plenty of growth opportunities.

Role Description:

In the role of Liability Claims Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team that handles complex claims of various insurance products from identification through closure. You will work closely with Third Party Administrators (TPA) and self-administered accounts, other internal claims managers, department leaders, and internal and external legal counsel. By representing Safety National and managing intricate insurance claims responsibly and ethically, your impact will be felt throughout the organization.

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Liability Claims Manager include maintaining ongoing case evaluations and managing litigation, including the selection and monitoring of counsel in accordance with department litigation guidelines. Conducting thorough coverage review and advising TPAs regarding claims handling and reporting will be required of you in this role. You may also be assigned to identify cost-effective resolution strategies; directly or indirectly negotiate claim settlements within your established authority and collaborate with your leadership team on settlements over your authority limit.

The ideal candidate is someone with extensive claims management experience, a strong collaborator, and someone who is skilled at building strong relationships with external partners and internally. Some of the essential functions required of you in this role are to maintain timely expense and indemnity reserves, identify claims with reinsurance, collaborate with our Underwriters and travel for audits, meetings, settlement conferences and trial monitoring as needed. . Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.

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Qualifications:

Education:

• A Bachelor's in a related field is required
• A Juris Doctor (JD) is desired

Required Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of related experience
• Prior experience with active litigation or adjusting higher exposure, Automobile Liability, General Liability, Employers Liability, Public Entity, Cyber, Excess, Umbrella, or Construction Liability claims
• Experience analyzing coverage issues and drafting reservation of rights and coverage letters
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and to prioritize work effectively
• Willingness to travel as required to meet business needs (Mediations, Mock Trials, Trials, Client Meetings, TPA Audits, Industry Seminars and Conferences).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple jurisdictions with an insurance carrier or Third Party Administrator
• Experience with all phases of claims litigation from inception through post judgment, including complex mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Designations such as, AIC, SCLA, or CLCS

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k) retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target salary range for this position is $84,000 to $135,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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