Mass Litigation Claims Specialist
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Zurich is currently seeking a Claims Professional to join our
Latent & Environmental team in Schaumburg. - This is an opportunity
to apply your commercial claims subject matter expertise regarding
large exposures, complex coverages, and litigated matters.At
Zurich, the Latent & Environmental Claims organization is dedicated
to helping our customers resolve toxic tort, latent injury, class
action, product liability and pollution losses. - As a member of
our team, you will manage a claims caseload from assignment through
resolution, with moderate direction from your team manager and
Claims executives. - At this level, you will provide technical
claims service on primarily litigated claims of moderate to high
exposure and complexity under general liability, excess, and other
coverages. - This requires significant policy interpretation and
coverage analysis; retention and management of counsel and other
vendors; collaboration with internal and external contacts,
including underwriters, customers, and brokers; negotiation and
claim resolution; and management of all communications and
reporting associated with the life of a claim.Some business travel
(5-10%) may be required.Basic Qualifications: -
- Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the
Claims or Insurance area.OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate
Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Claims or Insurance
AreaOR
- Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 3 or more
years of experience in the Claims or Insurance AreaOR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of
experience in the claims or Insurance areaAND
- Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
- Microsoft Office Experience
- Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets and
productsPreferred Qualifications: -
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- 3 or more years of experience in -claim handling and/or
insurance defense that includes environmental, pollution, coverage,
or toxic tort litigation
- Negotiation experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to collaborate across work groups
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance
legal and -regulatory environment
- Knowledge of claims handling or insurance legal statutes and
proceduresAs a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must
adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols (),
including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest
as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of
vaccination status, or negative COVID test results when allowable,
to a third-party vendor. -These are continuously re-evaluated and
the requirements may change at any time. -A future with ZurichNow
is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we
want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas
so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a
leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148
years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today,
Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial
property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk
management products and services for businesses and individuals. We
serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and
we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 -. Our growth strategy is not
limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide
ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an
environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive,
actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be
a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in
building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and
the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee
benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and
competitive compensation. Please click -to learn more.As a global
company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an
asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds
with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken
together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common
goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not
discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected
status. EOE disability/vet -Zurich does not accept unsolicited
resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited
resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If
you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal
for resume submission. -Location(s): AM - SchaumburgRemote Working:
NoSchedule: Full TimeLinkedin Recruiter Tag: -#LI-DG1 -
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