Sr. Claim Rep - General Liability (Homeowner/Dwelling/Business)

JOB SUMMARY Directly handle a diverse claims caseload of multiple coverage types, including casualty and D&O, with a large percentage of losses of moderate to high complexity and financial severity. Claims assigned occasionally involve substantive coverage issues or litigation. Employee should possess demonstrated expertise in handling significant bodily injury claims which involve both comparative negligence theories and defenses. Employee should be highly skilled in all coverages written with an emphasis on the more difficult losses and exposures and be capable of seeing more difficult adjustments through final resolution using a wide variety of settlement techniques. Conclude claims promptly and equitably within the provisions of the policy contract and in accordance with known damages and legal requirements. All files handled must comply with claim handling guidelines and all other job expectations, regulations and requirements. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct and coordinate loss investigations on all assigned claims. Negotiate the settlement of claims within authorized amounts or specific file authority. Maintain accountability for all assigned claims until disposition is reached. Recommend further action on claims exceeding authority limits. Document all activity on assigned claims and assist in the control of independent vendors. Review new losses and files on diary to ensure reserve adequacy while keeping management informed of adverse developments. Monitor