Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This full-time position will report to the Manager, Specialty Claims. We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused General Liability Claims Adjuster to join our claims team. In this role, you will investigate, evaluate, and resolve general liability claims under close supervision, while delivering fair and timely outcomes for all parties involved.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or the equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant and progressive experience in General Liability claims.
• Adjuster licenses, as mandated by specific states, are required.

Primary Job Functions:

• Direct management of general liability claims across all jurisdictions.
• Direct management of coverage disputes.
• Formulating claims strategies, assigning, directing, and managing outside vendors where appropriate.
• Promptly investigating all assigned claims to complete coverage, liability, and damages analysis.
• Ensures timely disposition of all claims in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and manage a diary system to efficiently and effectively resolve all claims.
• Make recommendations to management pertaining to coverage, settlement positions and file reserves based on well supported reports.
• Build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Reinsurers, Underwriters, Actuarial, Brokers, Attorneys, Vendors, etc.).
• Participate in Claim Reviews and claim audits.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of claims, litigation, and trial process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to successfully obtain the required state adjusters’ licenses.

Additional Information:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.
• The anticipated salary for this position is $60,000 - $100,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.
• Internal Notice: As part of our commitment to talent development, this position is open for internal promotion applications at the time of public posting.
• Fortegra is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.
• Please be aware of job fraud(s) – all correspondence emails regarding your candidacy will come from our Fortegra.com email address. Thank you.

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