Claims Adjuster Iii - Latham, United States - AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

Verified Company

Latham, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

WC Adjuster III

Position Summary:

Responsible for the prompt and efficient examination, investigation and settlement or declination of workers compensation insurance claims through effective research, negotiation and interaction with insureds and claimants, ensuring that company resources are utilized in a cost effective manner in the process.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Review, process and conclude high exposure liability claims or those limited in exposure but occasionally complex in nature.
Oversee and direct a majority of litigated or potentially litigated claims, directing and controlling the work and expenses of investigative services or attorneys.
Assess coverage and review claims for purposes of investigations, action plans, evaluation, fraud and resolution potential.
Conduct a thorough analysis of liability and damages.
Continually assess exposure and evaluate for accurate reserves.
Prepare Large Loss Reports and maintain ongoing claim updates.
Complete quality investigations by gathering all pertinent information (recorded statements, review of police and medical reports, photographs and appraisals/estimates of damages, etc.).
Determines if subrogation exists and takes steps necessary to initiate recovery efforts.
Maintains appropriate financial accountabilities (reserving) and controls loss adjustment expenses.
Document all correspondence, reports, discussions and decisions.
Provides quality service to all customers.
Mentor less experienced staff members.
Assist Supervisors and Claim Department with requested tasks or special projects.

The salary range for this role is $76,000- $95,000/year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York.

Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics.

This range may be modified in the future.

Qualifications:

Position Qualifications

Ability to manage relationships in a fast paced environment, while demonstrating persistence along with problem solving and decision making skills to work with customers through a variety of challenging situations.
Good analytical abilities to review, exercise judgment and evaluate claims in order to make sound decisions.
Good knowledge of claim procedures, policies, technology, state and federal laws and insurance regulations.
Ability to multitask and handle large volumes of work in a short period of time.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions, ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently and exhibit good common sense.
Ability to work independently with selfinitiative.
Time management skills, organizational skills and ability to prioritize issues and tasks.

Education/Experience

College degree is not a prerequisite for this position; however employee should possess such skills and knowledge as are normally gained in the successful completion of a fouryear college program.
Maintain valid adjusters' license(s) in states assigned or an ability to obtain same.
Minimum of two year's experience in jobrelated functions or equivalent.
Insurance coursework (e.g. IIA, CPCU, SCLA and AEI) is beneficial.
Workers Compensation experience is a must, as well as, handing claims in NY.

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What We Offer:
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities

Our benefits include:

Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected.

This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice.

Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices.

It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.