Position: Commercial Property Claims Specialist
Must be willing to go into the office 4x a week, can be based out of Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Berkley Heights, NJ or New York, NY
A leading organization in the insurance and risk management industry is seeking experienced and motivated professionals to investigate, manage, and oversee Commercial First-Party Property claims. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team working on complex claims across multiple lines of coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of middle market, primary, and excess first-party property claims from initial report to final resolution.
Analyze claims documentation, policies, and customized coverage forms to determine appropriate loss assessments.
Oversee a building risk program managed by a third-party administrator.
Provide direction and support to adjusters from various carriers to facilitate timely claim resolution.
Coordinate and manage external vendors involved in the claims process.
Ensure compliance with Claim Handling Best Practices through all phases of the claim lifecycle.
Interpret policy language and evaluate claims for coverage and exposure.
Collaborate with underwriting and other internal teams to analyze claim trends and contribute to policy development.
Represent the company at industry events and contribute thought leadership.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience handling large commercial first-party claims, including building, business income, flood, increased cost of construction, and more.
Familiarity with inland marine, builder's risk, and quota share/excess property losses is preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience and training.
Industry certifications such as CPCU, AIS, AIC are preferred.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain necessary insurance adjuster licenses.
Willingness to travel as needed.
