Senior General Liability Property Damage Technical Claims Specialist

Company

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Summary:

We are looking for a highly capable Senior General Liability Property Damage Technical Claims Specialist to join our team and work from our Omaha, NE office. Alternatively, this position can be filled in our New York City, NY office or Richmond, VA office. We work together in the office five days a week in order to strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability. The position reports to a manager based in New York City, and is focused on adjudicating commercial General Liability Property Damage claims and contributing to providing superb results for our clients.

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Working with limited oversight under broad management direction,adjudicategeneral liability property damage claims at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the highest degree of technical complexity, potentially with major impact on departmental results.
• Conducting detailed information gathering, analysis, and investigation to find solutions to issues that arenumerousand undefined.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly
• Analyzing claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions, and other records todeterminewhether the loss falls within the policy coverage.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing all involved parties.
• Managing claims in litigation
• Managing diarytimelyand completing tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome andtimelyresolution.
• Properly setting claim reserves.
• Identifying, assigning, and coordinating the assignment and coordination ofexpertiseresources toassistin case resolution.
• Preparing reports for file documentation
• Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome.
• Negotiating settlements
• Processing mail and prioritizing workload.
• Completing telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.).
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management.
  

Qualifications / Experience Required:

• A deep knowledge of General Liability Property Damage claims, as well as an exceptional customer service focus typically obtained through:
  • A minimum of seven years' experienceadjudicatinggeneral liability property damage claimswith extensive experience with exposure of $100,000 or more.
  • Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited universityrequired. Two or more insurance designations or fouradditionalyears of related experienceadjudicatinggeneral liability property damage claims beyond the minimum experiencerequiredabove may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Licensed Claims Examiner (Based on state): Must be licensed or have the ability to quickly obtain a license in eachjurisdictionrequiring a license toadjudicatefirst-party claims within 120 Days.A NY State license is needed.In addition, the quickest way to obtain other state licenses would be to obtain a license in FL, GA, or TX, as most states will offer reciprocal licenses from one of these three states.
  • Working knowledge of Guidewire ClaimsCenter and ImageRight strongly preferred.
• Must have good business acumen (i.e.understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers' ability to be profitable).
• Possession or the ability to quickly (within 90 days of hire) obtain a license in eachjurisdictionrequiring a license toadjudicatefirst-party claims.Must work independently anddemonstratethe ability to exercise sound judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skillsrequired.
• Strong claim negotiation skillsa must.Ability to takea proactiveand pragmatic approach to negotiation.
• Mustpossessa strong customer focus.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients' business, which may include the CEO.
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing anddemonstratesit on a daily basis.
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by:
  • Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.
  • Being solution (not problem) focused
  • Thinking with a global mindset first.
• Client focus - the ability to effectivelydeterminespecific client needs and to provide value-added solutions.
• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own)necessaryto work in afast-pacedenvironment that is evolving constantly.
• Ability to develop andmaintainproductive relationships with clients, businesspartners,and organizational peers with a focus ontimelyand meaningful exchanges of information.
• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity in order to consistently explore and consider all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Useslistening and questioning techniques to effectively gather information from insureds and claimants.
• Demonstrates an understanding of mechanisms available for resolvingclaimssettlement disputes (e.g.,arbitration and mediation) and when these are used.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.Experience working with Guidewire is strongly preferred.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to read and write English fluently isrequired.
• Mustdemonstratea desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-developmentopportunities.
  

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will becommensuratewith candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

• New York City Pay Range:$165,036 - $198,084

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity. The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful.

Our Adjusters and Managers are empowered to exercise their independent discretion and, within broad limits and authority, be creative in developing solutions and treat each case as the unique situation it is.

We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses.

Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims. We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas.

We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.