Allied World is hiring: AVP, North American Claims Group in New York

Preferred location is New York, NY, however, Allied World will consider candidates in Farmington, CT and New Jersey. 

Job Objectives: 

Manage the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims asserted against the Company’s Environmental policies. Oversee and manage the environmental claims staff.  Manage claims pending. Engage in collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company, including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations, and technology. Provide superior service to all customers, whether internal or external.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·    Efficiently manage a vigorous claim volume involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages. Ensure the prompt analysis of coverage, issuance of accurate and timely coverage position letters, manage litigation, and interact with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, underwriters and other parties as required. Effectuate the establishment of timely and appropriate reserves and regularly report claim developments and trends to claims and underwriting management.

·    Effectively manage and oversee the day-to-day administration of claims, including reviewing coverage position letters and responding to requests for authority. Serve as claims liaison between the insureds and the Company, including responding to claims and related issues. Conduct periodic claim audits, prepare audit reports, and approve service invoices. Provide monthly reports outlining the data available and attend monthly meetings with direct supervisor.  

·     Work with other areas of the Company including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations and technology on projects as requested.  Prepare claim summaries and other reports as necessary for management. 

·         Meet with existing or prospective clients and brokers. Attend company sponsored training events and relevant industry conferences/meetings.

Compensation:

The below annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market.  The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment.  Base salary represents one component of Allied World’s comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000