Claims Manager – Liability - New York Labor Law

Job description

Company Details Vela Insurance Services provides specialized Excess and Surplus Lines Casualty and Professional Liability insurance solutions in the following market segments: Construction, Specialty Casualty, & Professional Liability. We offer national service and local knowledge to our exclusive wholesale broker network and the businesses they serve. Responsibilities: The Claims Manager will supervise and direct work of claims team responsible for the handling of the NY labor law and construction claims. This role will monitor conformance of claims personnel to industry and company standards, procedures, and objectives, plus be responsible and accountable for departmental results. The role may be based in our Atlanta, GA or Scottsdale, AZ offices or surounding states. - Provide technical oversight and guidance to claim professionals, ensuring consistent execution of complex claim-handling standards and reserving practices. - Partner closely with claim staff to support early, accurate, and sound reserving practices. - Ensure strict adherence to Best Practices to drive optimal financial and operational outcomes. - Serve as a primary decision maker on claim valuation, litigation str...