Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Energy Complex

Description

Liberty Mutual has an immediate opening for a Senior Technical Claims Specialist to join our Energy Complex Team. The Senior Technical Claims Specialist determines coverage, investigates highly complex Commercial Casualty claims, determines liability, sets and adjusts reserves, evaluates the claim, negotiates a settlement, authorizes and resolves the claim. The role requires a high level of expertise and sound judgment in complex matters and may act as a subject matter expert.

• As the claim’s owner, determine coverage, investigate the claims, determine liability, set and adjust reserves, evaluate the claim, negotiate a settlement, authorize and pay the claim; may deny claims.
• Review lawsuit documentation and supporting documents, claims file, investigation, etc. Establish actions to be taken to resolve lawsuit.
• Determine loss coverage, amounts owed, discovery plans, setting reserves and negotiations.
• Establish appropriate working team based on allegations in the suit (e.g., Home Office Legal, Defense Counsel, Home Office Claims).
• Manage practices and billing activities of outside counsel.
• Ensure security of financial processing of claims and security information in claims files.
• Train and mentor staff as appropriate; manage relationships and liaise with business partners (e.g., Underwriting, Reinsurance).
• Stay current with existing and proposed legislation, court decisions, and trends related to specialty coverage issues; analyze impact on claims policies and procedures and advise Claims Management as needed.
• Participate in special projects as required.

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 7 years of claims adjusting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial casualty claims investigation, coverage evaluation, reserving and expense management, resolution strategy, negotiation, litigation management, claims evaluation, and the insurance legal/regulatory environment.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in customer focus, problem solving, communications, gaining support, teamwork, adaptability; ability to work independently and execute thoroughly.
• Moderate to complex Energy claims and/or Commercial General Liability claims preferred.

Pay Philosophy:
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles may include commission and/or bonus earnings based on the compensation plan for the role.

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. Fair Chance Notices

California;
Los Angeles Incorporated;
Los Angeles Unincorporated;
Philadelphia;
San Francisco