Job Opportunity At Utica National Insurance Group
At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $2.0B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier. Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, our Home Office is based in Central New York, with Regional Office locations in NYC, Dallas and Charlotte.
This is a hybrid role reporting to our New Hartford, NY; Woodbury, Long Island; or Charlotte-Ballantyne, NC location.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve primarily New York commercial general liability claims.
Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention.
Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
Operate independently and resolve claims within and assigned authority.
Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters.
Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds agents and legal representatives.
Review court decisions and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
Effectively handle the complex/serious claims within Regional Operations.
Provide an excellent customer service experience on all claims.
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as mentor to lesser experienced team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conform with all corporate policies and procedures.
What You Need
Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
5+ years of commercial general liability experience.
Experience in handling litigated files with strong coverage analysis skills required.
Knowledge of NY venues.
Licensing
Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.
Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000
The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee's work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.
Benefits
We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Dental Benefit
Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Paid Volunteer Day
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Personal insurance discount
Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.