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This opportunity is in the Claims Department.

Our Claims department oversees both high-exposure workers' compensation and liability claims. As an unbundled carrier, we work actively with third-party administrators (TPAs) and self-administered accounts to assist in guiding claims to a successful resolution. As an excess and large deductible carrier, the high exposure claims we handle keep our group challenged, but the uniqueness provides plenty of growth opportunities.

Role Description:

In the role of Managing Director Liability Claims, you will be responsible for handling assigned claims from initial assignment to closure as well as supervising Claims Analyst(s) and Claims Manager(s) handling Liability claims. You will also provide assistance in various administrative functions associated with the Liability Line of Business (LOB), and will liaison with Client Engagement, Underwriting, Risk Control, Reinsurance, TPA Partnerships and Finance departments, as needed while reporting to the Vice President, Casualty Claims.

Your day-to-day responsibilities as Managing Director Liability Claims will include:

• Directly or indirectly negotiating claim settlements with oversight of direct reports within established authority levels.
• Coordinating litigation management efforts on claims to include selection of counsel when appropriate, and the monitoring of counsel performance in accordance with department litigation guidelines.
• Identifying claims with reinsurance and provide initial and subsequent updates according to department procedures.
• Communicating with Underwriting, Risk Control, Finance, and Client Engagement departments regarding account service issues, large losses and specific TPA issues and/or concerns, when appropriate.
• Being responsible for the quality of work performed by Claims Analyst(s) and Claims Manager(s) who directly report to you, completing quarterly desk audits and reviewing closed claims.
• Monitoring mediation and trial exposures and the administration, supervision and oversight of appropriate settlement authority across the Liability LOB in line with the established guidelines.
• Monitoring the performance and completion of annual performance appraisals for direct reports, managing the hiring and onboarding/training of new Claims Analyst(s) and Claims Manager(s) as well as coordinating on-going training of direct reports.

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Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree for accredited college or university required.

Required Qualifications:

• Seven to ten years' experience in Liability claims adjusting and litigation management with a primary insurance carrier; experience adjusting Commercial Auto and General Liability Claims.
• Experience analyzing coverage issues and drafting reservation of rights and coverage letters required.
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Supervisory experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience adjusting Public Entity, Cyber, Excess, Umbrella and Construction Liability Claims.
• Experience adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions a plus.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target salary range for this position is $108,000 to $174,000. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

A Benefits Structure That Puts Employees First

Safety National's approach to benefits reaches far beyond competitive fixed compensation. Instead, we construct a total rewards benefits package for each valued member of our team. Highlights include incentive award bonuses, an annual holiday bonus, and profit-sharing contributions. Other exceptional benefits include generous healthcare coverage, a 401(k) match, enhanced paid caregiver leave, and family-forming benefits for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility. We also promote balance by offering a hybrid working environment and several employee appreciation events throughout the year. Apply today to learn more about our total rewards approach.

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