AVP Senior Claims Analyst - General Liability

Leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance seeking an AVP, Senior Claims Analyst in their NY office supporting their General Liability claims business. I have been supporting this client for 20+ years, and I can sincerely say they have the best, most employee centric, corporate culture of any client I’ve worked with. Their global team shares a passion for solving their customers’ problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.

• This is a 4 day per week in office position (with a flex work from home day) with the following location options:
• 4 days in midtown Manhattan very close to all major transportation hubs.
• 2 days per week in the Florham Park, NJ office and 2 days in the NYC office
• 2 days per week in the Stamford, CT office and 2 days in the NYC office

For over three decades, the firm has helped its clients manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world. They’re experts in Property, Casualty, Specialty, Cyber and Credit reinsurance, consistently recognized for the innovative way they combine data, experience and technology to understand and manage large and complex risks across the world. They are also a business with a real social purpose - we help protect communities around the globe and enable prosperity for all.

Our purpose drives us forward every day as we seek solutions to some of the world's most complicated challenges.

The AVP, Senior Claims Analyst is responsible for, but not limited to analyzing, and processing claims under the applicable (re) insurance contracts, performing claims audits, providing analysis to underwriters and reserving actuaries, and participate in and lead collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company, including finance, actuarial, operations and technology. This role will lead/support with the preparation of management reporting on respective claims activities.

In addition, the AVP, Senior Claims Analyst supports the Underwriters on any claims related interactions with cedents and brokers.

Primarily responsible for the handling of General Liability claims including Casualty, Specialty and Property, with a focus on moderate to highly complex matters but also assist as needed handling other claims arising out of the U.S reinsurance operations.

• Investigate, handle and seek to resolve all claims in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Build and maintain relationships with key brokers and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure claims systems are kept up to date in a timely manner.
• Promote compliance with best practice for all aspects of claims management.
• Support with developing (re) insurance knowledge within team.
• Actively participate in renewal meetings with Underwriters as required.
• Provide feedback to Underwriters from a Claims perspective.
• Participate in client visits and audits as required.
• Represent the company at market meetings and on market committees and attend company sponsored training events.
• Ensures all handled claims are properly processed and reserved. Ensures alignment and compliance with Global reserving practices and strategy.

Support with evaluating, training, advising, and mentoring the claims staff and providing technical expertise to the claims and underwriting process that will enable underwriters and actuaries to better assess and rate their contracts and submissions.

Seeks outs and explores new opportunities for process improvement and enhancement at the local level and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of the functional area.

• A university degree preferred, or comparable relevant experience.
• A professional qualification preferrable (CPCU, AIC, or similar).
• At least 5 to 8 years prior reinsurance/insurance claims handling experience.
• Fully proficient, has in-depth knowledge, works independently on moderate to highly complex insurance/reinsurance coverage matters.
• Familiarity with and ability to conduct client claim audits independently including all pre and post audit activities, feedback, and reports.
• Utilizes solid technical competence to…