Professional Programs Claims Specialist
Location: New York, New York
Description: Zurich Insurance Group is at the momment seeking for Professional Programs Claims Specialist right now, this job will be delegated in New York. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Summary
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in Euro! pe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East as well as other markets. It offers a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, mid-sized and large companies as well as multinational corporations. Zurich employs about 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. The Group, formerly known as Zurich Financial Services Group, is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt program which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information about Zurich is available at www.zurich.com.
In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors. In addition, Zurich also off! ers life insurance products and services. 2012 marks Zurich's ! 100 year anniversary of insuring America and the success of its customers, shareholders and employees. Zurich first brought its knowledge and experience in workers' compensation insurance from Switzerland to America in 1912 to help its customers take intelligent risks and build the America known today. Further information about Zurich's 100 year anniversary of insuring America is available at http://www.zurichna.com/100. In the U.S., risk engineering services are provided by Zurich Services Corporation. Life insurance offered in the United States is issued by Zurich American Life Insurance Company, an Illinois domestic life insurance company with offices in Schaumburg, Illinois and New York City.
With limited direction, handles various lines of Professional Programs claims of moderate to high exposure and complexity. Resolves claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits. May handle multi-party claims. Regularly communicates with customers and brok! ers. May be dedicated to handle claims for specific accounts. Prior experience in Employment Practices Liability, Lawyers Professional Liability or other Professional Liability a plus.
Job Qualifications
6 Or More Years Of Related Experience
General Qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree and/or related industry experience. Related experience may include previous experience in an office environment that required computer work, organization, strong communications, customer service and negotiation, experience gathering data, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
2. 6 or more years of related experience with Bachelors Degree OR
3. 7 or more years of related experience without Bachelors Degree OR
4. 4 or more years of litigation experience with a Juris Doctorate
5. In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insuran! ce legal and regulatory environment
6. A thorough knowledge of the ! legal statutes and procedures
7. A thorough functional knowledge and skill of claims handling.
8. Ability to obtain and maintain required adjuster license.
9. Negotiation Experience
10. Customer service experience
11. Computer literate
12. Travel required (0-25%)
Preferred Qualifications
JD Preferred
1. 6 or more years of claims handling experience with at least 3 years in Employment Practices Liability, Lawyers Professional Liability or other Professional Liability.
2. AIC, SCLA and/or CPCU designation
3. Analytical skills
4. Strong communication skills
5. Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
6. Organization and time management skills
7. Ability to work independently
8. Experience in a work environment that required collaboration across work groups.
9. Ability to effectively present information to LOB manager, claimants and customers
10. Willingness to embrace the Zurich Basic! s of Integrity, Sustainability, Customer centricity, Excellence and Teamwork
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This job will be opened on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:34:54 GMT
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