Senior Claims Adjuster - Environmental & Energy
Description: Review claims and related systems and processes Understand and analyze policy language and contracts Provide coverage, liability, and damages analysis for environmental and energy claims and ensure timely reserving and payment of claims Identify and escalate claims appropriately to the Head of Casualty claims where there is potential for significant coverage concern, exposure and any other issues of concern Participate in regular meetings with the Claims and Underwriting teams Proactively identify trends that may impact the enviro / energy portfolios Draft disclaimers and reservations of rights Negotiate settlements, mitigate loss and control expenses Adhere to Claims Best Practices, Key Controls, and file handling requirements Ensure successful implementation of key organization-wide initiatives and improvement strategies for claims and our business units Support other functional groups within the organization Ensure compliance with internal corporate guidelines, processes and procedures Other duties as required by management Some travel, as required for trials & mediations, etc Requirements: Experience in casualty and/or environmental / energy claims handling or related litigation with a career history of increasing responsibility Experience working with complex coverage issues required Multi-jurisdictional claims and litigation experience required Adjuster license and/or certifications desired but not required upon hire. However, this role does require the applicant to obtain adjuster licenses within 90 days of employment, which Hamilton will support. Highly advanced knowledge of claim processes, policies, procedures, claim systems, regulation, coverage, liability, damage evaluation, and/or settlement with exposures in excess of $1M Strong negotiating, analytical, written, and organizational skills Mediation and arbitration experience preferred Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and in-house claims systems) Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Excellent at establishing close working relationships with other departments, including underwriting, operations, finance, IT, actuarial and legal Benefits: Hybrid working Matching 401K plan Medical, dental, vision, life, disability Generous time off (including parental leave) Continued support for professional development Gym subsidy My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work) Apply Job!