Job Code :1487 Division :USF Location :Farmington Hills MI US 48334 Metropolitan Area :Detroit Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager) Education :Master's Degree Category :Claims Job Description : Who We Are: USF Insurance Company is an excess and surplus lines property and casualty insurance company. The Company writes national excess and surplus lines business through wholesale general agents and brokers. USF is domiciled in Pennsylvania with its headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan. USF is licensed in Pennsylvania and New York as an admitted carrier, and is approved as a Surplus Lines carrier in 47 other states and the District of Columbia. Job Summary: The role of the Liability Claim Examiner is to assess and process third party bodily injury and property damage claims on a nationwide basis. The examiner is to study and implement Claim Department standards and procedures. This position requires a high degree of skill with regard to coverage, claim, and litigation issues. The examiner must be organized, an effective communicator, and possess excellent analytical, writing, and negotiating skills. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Analyze, adjust, and process third party liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage. Study and implement Claim Department standards and procedures. Review insurance coverage, and prepare reservation of rights or declination letters when appropriate. Set expense and loss reserves. Discuss proposed expense and loss reserves and proposed settlements that exceed authority with Claims & Litigation Director, and prepare proposed authority request when appropriate. Discuss status of claims with Claims & Litigation Director. Communicate with pertinent individuals, including claimants, insureds, retail agents, general agents, independent adjusters, and attorneys. Pursue deductibles from insureds, and consider subrogation against potentially responsible parties. Attend mediation's and settlement conferences. Other additional duties may be assigned. Required Qualifications: CGL experience required. Seven or more years of experience with third party casualty and property claims required. Multi-state experience preferred. Strong coverage, claim, and litigation experience preferred. Strong computer skills, including technical competence with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Some travel may be required. Required Education: J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Four year degree or university program certificate; or seven or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type :Full Time
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