Claims Specialist - Public Entity

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Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability.

Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

Future focused and always one step ahead!

The Claims Specialist is a critical role in our growing Public Entity team and will be responsible for directing all aspects of file handling on internal and third‑party administered claims in the Public Entity line of business. The Claims Specialist will manage the claim investigation, analyze and determine coverage, evaluate the overall claim, and pursue risk transfer as warranted in a variety of public entity claims.

The Claims Specialist will also direct the litigation process, strategically partner with counsel and vendors, and participate in mediations to drive optimal claim outcomes.

• Thorough investigation in claims for coverage, trigger (liability, wrongful act, breach), damages, and subrogation/contribution opportunities.
• In‑depth understanding of coverage issues, policy forms, reinsurance contracts, regulatory requirements, and changing legal landscape for casualty claims.
• Proactive management of claims, considering all aspects with a strategic vision for optimal claim outcome.
• Continual evaluation of claim to set appropriate, timely reserves over the life of the claim to reflect changes in exposure.
• Strong technical claims proficiency through consistent execution of best claim practices.
• Strategically coordinate and manage outside counsel and vendors to obtain optimal claim outcome.
• Present high exposure claims to Claims Leadership and Key Stakeholders.
• Collaboration with internal and external business partners for client meetings, product development and improvement, and account audits.
• Innovative mindset – looks for ways to improve claim efficiencies and outcomes.
• Proactive management of claims with a strategic, total cost of claim mindset.
• Highly technical, analytical and critical thinking ability to properly determine coverage and liability.

• 8+ years of experience handling claims.
• Experience in Public Entity or relevant lines of business.
• In‑depth understanding of coverage issues, policy forms, reinsurance contracts, regulatory requirements, and changing legal landscape for casualty claims.
• Strong technical claims proficiency through consistent execution of best claim practices.
• Highly collaborative and proactive with strong interpersonal skills.
• Innovative mindset – looks for ways to improve property claim efficiencies and outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills for internal and external communication, presentations and reporting.
• Superior analytical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel for mediations, settlement conferences, and client or account meetings (25%).

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $99,700 – $152,800
, plus opportunity for company bonus based on a percentage of eligible pay. The offer will be adjusted per geography.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Vision and dental insurance.
• Basic life insurance equal to 1× annual salary.
• AD&D coverage equal to 1× annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans available for purchase for self and dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity.
• A robust 401(k) plan with up to a 5% employer match.
• Company‑funded retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off: 24 days each year, increasing with milestone service anniversaries.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• Corporate matching gifts program.
• Paid time off to volunteer in community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.