The Position: This position is responsible for the adjustment of commercial property, auto and liability claims.
This includes initial claim evaluation and coverage review, contact with insured (and agents as necessary), claim investigation, coverage evaluation, negotiation and settlement of commercial insurance claims.
This position will reside in our Cortland, NY office.
Job Responsibilities: Claim investigation: Initial and final coverage confirmation, review, investigate, and actively bring claims to conclusion, process claims utilizing a high degree of judgement.
Initiative: Appropriate diary and claim management to ensure prompt, accurate and appropriate claim resolution.Service: timely and responsive communication with insureds, agents, claimants, attorneys, independent insurance adjusters and carrier regarding status of claim.Coverage and Damage Analysis: Appropriately analyze coverage and accurate claim damage valuation using expert resources as needed.Reserves, Negotiation, and Settlement: Maintain accurate and timely reserves that reflect the ultimate probable value of the claim.
Accurately and timely resolve claims using appropriate negotiation and influencing skills.
Required Skills/Experience: Ability to obtain a NY State Adjusters license within 12 months of hire.
Other states may be required within that same time frame, depending on needs of business.Previous claims adjustment experience a plus but not required.Knowledge of various state regulations as they apply to claims adjudication a plus but not required.Strong written and verbal communication skills.The ability to succeed and excel in a collaborative and team based environmentStrong time management and desk management skills.Knowledge of and ability to operate efficiently in a Windows-based environment using Excel, Word and Outlook as well as company claim administration software.Ability to work independently and to carry out assignment to completion.Growth potential beyond current role.
Education: High-school degree or equivalent, college degree preferred.
The Company: McNeil & Co.
is a nationwide leader in specialized insurance programs, drawing on deep industry expertise to develop and deliver policies and risk management services that meet the unique needs of clients.
McNeil & Co.
offers the best possible specialized coverage, along with a full array of risk management services, to help customers maximize preparedness and grow their businesses.
Established in 1989 to answer a need for more comprehensive, tailored policies in the emergency services market, McNeil & Co.
has developed and expanded a model for specialty insurance programs based on genuine industry knowledge and a consultative approach to loss control and risk management.
Acclaimed products include AdvenSure, AnimalKeepers, ASIP, Car Wash, ESIP (and Benefits), FireWatch, HOMed (O Plus), WildPRO and the Bar, Tavern, Club program.
McNeil & Company is based in Cortland, NY with offices in Denver, CO, Orland Park, IL and Latham, NY.
McNeil & Co.
is owned by Arch Capital Group Ltd., a Bermuda-based company that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.
For more information, visit: mcneilandcompany.com.