Sr Claim Examiner-Liability

Overview

Investigate and settle advanced, large loss, complex claims promptly and equitably under minimal supervision. Works within established authority on moderate-to-difficult claims. Reviews coverages, determines liability and compensability, secures information, arranges property damage appraisals and settles claims utilizing claims best practices. Evaluates and sets reserves using independent judgment. Assists supervisor and defense attorneys in preparing cases for litigations. Conducts training and mentors new hires.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and makes decisions using independent judgment on more complex and unusual policy coverages and determines if coverages apply to claims submitted.
• Manages all aspects of investigative activity on complex claims. Directs the discovery and litigation strategy with legal counsel.
• Establishes reserves, using independent judgment and expertise and authorizes payments within scope of authority, settling claims in the most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
• Settles claims promptly and equitably and issues company drafts for payments within authority limits.
• Develops subrogation and third party recovery potential and follows reclaim procedures.
• Analyzes claims activities and prepares reports for clients, carriers and / or management. Participates in claim reviews.

Qualifications

Benefits

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M / F / D / V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR / Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

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