Safety National
Liability Claims Manager (4 Openings)
Safety National, Saint Louis, MO
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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.
If this role describes you, don't delay. Apply today!
Qualifications:
Education:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
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.
A Benefits Structure That Puts Employees First
Safety National's approach to benefits reaches far beyond competitive fixed compensation. Instead, we construct a total rewards benefits package for each valued member of our team. Highlights include incentive award bonuses, an annual holiday bonus, and profit-sharing contributions. Other exceptional benefits include generous healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match, enhanced paid caregiver leave, and family-forming benefits for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility. We also promote balance by offering a hybrid working environment and several employee appreciation events throughout the year. Apply today to learn more about our total rewards approach.
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Ready for a rewarding career? Follow this link to view all of our available careers and apply: https://www.safetynational.com/careers-page/
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.
If this role describes you, don't delay. Apply today!
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
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.
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.
A Benefits Structure That Puts Employees First
Safety National's approach to benefits reaches far beyond competitive fixed compensation. Instead, we construct a total rewards benefits package for each valued member of our team. Highlights include incentive award bonuses, an annual holiday bonus, and profit-sharing contributions. Other exceptional benefits include generous healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match, enhanced paid caregiver leave, and family-forming benefits for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility. We also promote balance by offering a hybrid working environment and several employee appreciation events throughout the year. Apply today to learn more about our total rewards approach.
#LI-HYBRID