Marine Claims Senior Claims Specialist

Marine Claims Senior Claims Specialist

Zurich North America is hiring a Marine Claims Senior Claims Specialist to join our team! We are open to remote work for the right candidate located within the U.S. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ability to handle dedicated accounts.
• Frequent interaction with Assureds, Brokers and Underwriters.
• Some travel may be required but this is not very frequent.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.
• Juris Doctor and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an associate degree with 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.
• Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 6 or more years of experience in the Claims and/ or Litigation Management area.
• 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:

• Extensive Marine claims experience preferred.
• Emphasis on Marine Liability, Hull, Blue water and brown water claims, Jones Act, General Average and Ocean Cargo Claims experience preferred.
• Licensed in all states as needed preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Experience collaborating in a team environment and building cross functional working relationships
• Proactively shares and promotes sharing of insights
• Ability to gather unique perspectives from other teams/functions to optimize outcomes.
• Understands, analyzes, and applies the component parts of an insurance policy for complex claims
• Ability to follow reserving process for indemnity and expense in analyzing the potential exposure of complex claims
• Ability to determine the scope and exposure for complex claims
• Ability to leverage trend and relationships to provide high-quality customer service
• Well-versed in identifying, understanding and explaining complex financial and/or actuarial trends/concepts.
• Ability to effectively communicate coverage determinations to customers/clients/brokers for complex claims
• Ability to direct counsel on an ongoing basis to guide the course of complex litigation and settlement strategies

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The proposed salary range for this position is $74,300.00 - $121,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.