Environmental Claims Officer

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Liberty Mutual has an immediate opening for an Environmental Claims Officer within North America Specialty (NAS).  In the Environmental Claims Officer role, you will with minimal supervision, independently handle a book of specialty claims associated with the Environmental business unit throughout the entire claims life cycle.  The Environmental Claims Officer is also responsible for conducting investigations, setting adequate reserves, monitoring, documenting, and settling/closing claims in an expeditious and economical manner within the established authority limits for the line of business.

* You will be required to go into the office twice a month if you reside within 50 miles of one of the following offices: Bala Cynwyd, PA; Westborough, MA; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Plano, TX; Suwanee, GA; Syracuse, NY; Tampa, FL; or Weatogue, CT.  Otherwise, this is a 100% remote position.  Please note this policy is subject to change.

***This is a range posting, and we may fill as Complex Claims Specialist or Claims Officer, depending on candidate experience. The salary range posted reflects this range and various geographic remote locations. A typical salary will be between $105,000-$125,000.

• Complex Claims Specialist Salary: $92,000-176,000 (based on candidate location and experience)
• Claims Officer Salary: $104,0000-197,000 (based on candidate location and experience)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, investigates, and evaluates the loss to determine coverage and claim disposition.
• Utilizes Global Claim Center to document claims and to diary future events or follow-up.
• Within prescribed settlement authority, establishes appropriate reserves for both indemnity and expense and reviews on a regular basis to ensure adequacy.
• Makes recommendations to set reserves at appropriate level for claims outside of authority level.
• Prepares comprehensive reports as required.
• Identifies and communicates specific claim trends and account and/or policy issues to management and underwriting.
• Manages the litigation process through the retention of counsel.
• Adheres to the line of business litigation guidelines to include budget, bill review and payment.
• Pro-actively manages the case resolution process.
• Actively participates in mediations and arbitrations, as well as negotiation discussions within limit of settlement authority.
• Participates in the claims audit process.
• Provides claims marketing services by meeting with brokers, risk managers and re-insurers.
• As required, maintains insurance adjuster licenses.

• Bachelors' and/or advanced degree (JD preferred)
• 10 + years claims experience, with at least 5 years within a technical specialty (Environmental Claims strongly desired)
• Highly advanced knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices and techniques, to include but not limited to coverage issues, and product line knowledge
• Functional knowledge of law and insurance regulations in various jurisdictions
• Demonstrated superior verbal and written communications skills
• Highest level of advanced analytical, decision making and negotiation skills

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