General Liability Claims Specialist

Job description

Job Summary The Claims Specialist works on highly complex claim assignments requiring specialized knowledge. The role handles activities including, but not limited to, coverage analysis, liability and damage investigation, litigation, and expense management. The role also evaluates claims for reserve and settlement, executes settlement strategy, negotiates settlements proactively, attends arbitrations and ensures appropriate file documentation. Westfield Casualty Claims resolves third party liability claims involving injury, property damage, construction defect, personal & advertising injury, and environmental cleanup - both pre-suit and in litigation. Job Responsibilities: - Determines whether proper coverage exists for the type of claim assigned, investigates thoroughly to obtain relevant facts concerning coverage, liability, legal climate, potential exposure, and damages, and makes decisions on claim resolution. - Determines the value of damage through physical inspections, uses appropriate tools, reviews policy coverages, inspects damages, determines cause and origin, investigates questionable circumstances, and considers subrogation and salvage possibilities. - Establishes and...