Sr. Pollution Claim Specialist

Zurich is currently seeking a Sr. Claims Professional to join our Latent & Environmental team in NY- World Trade. This is an opportunity to apply your commercial claims subject matter expertise regarding large exposures, complex coverages, and litigated matters.If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match, flexible work options, work/life balance, summer hours, and a great culture.At Zurich, the Latent & Environmental Claims organization is dedicated to helping our customers resolve a wide array of existing and newly emerging claim exposures involving toxic tort and latent injuries, as well as class action litigation. As a member of our Pollution team, you will manage a claims caseload from assignment through resolution, with moderate direction from your team manager and Claims executives. At this level, you will provide technical claims service on litigated and non-litigated claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity under general liability, property, excess, and other coverages. This requires significant policy interpretation and coverage analysis; retention and management of counsel and other vendors; collaboration with internal and external contacts, including underwriters, customers, and brokers; negotiation and claim resolution; and management of all communications and reporting associated with the life of a claim.Some business travel (5-10%) may be required.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Litigation Management area.OR Juris Doctor and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Litigation Management area.OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Litigation Management area.OR Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Litigation Management area.OR High School Diploma Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Claims and/or Litigation Management area.Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s).Microsoft Office experience.Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets, and products.Preferred Qualifications:Juris Doctorate.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong negotiations skills.Experience handling Mass Litigation claims.Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Strong multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.Ability to work independently with minimal direction or oversight.Aptitude for collaborating in a team environment and building cross-functional working relationships.Proactive claim handling approach and sharing of insights.Ability to gather unique perspectives from other teams/functions to optimize outcomes.Customer service experience.Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The starting salary range for this position is $72,800.00 - $119,200.00.As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time.A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together.Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Parsippany, AM - SchaumburgRemote Working: HybridSchedule: Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered: No

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