Environmental Claims Examiner - Argo Pro NJPosted: November 12, 2009
Argo Pro/Argo Group offers excess and surplus (E&S) insurance to businesses that generally cannot purchase insurance from standard lines insurers due to the perceived risks related to their businesses. A Leading Specialist in Professional & Environmental Liability Lines, Argo Pro is part of Argo Groups E&S segment, which also includes Colony and Argonaut Specialty. Getting its start as the professional lines underwriting division of Colony, Argo Pro continues to write a broad spectrum of specialty professional liability and environmental risks on a non-admitted and an admitted basis. Argo Pro currently has a new challenging opportunity for a Senior Environmental Claims Examiner in our Chicago, IL, Richmond, VA or Edison, NJ office. Responsibilities * Review and analysis of insurance coverage; * Investigation and evaluation of Environmental liability claims involving pollution liability to include underground storage tanks, dry cleaners, country clubs/golf courses and fixed facilities, as well as pollution liability, general liability and errors and omissions coverage for environmental contractors and environmental consultants. * Negotiation of cases, including those in litigation. • Analyze coverage on Environmental liability policies. • Investigate, evaluate, and settle claims. • Handle litigated files and direct defense counsel activities, which may include travel. • Work closely with the underwriting department to assist with risk evaluation. • Maintain professional licensure to settle claims as required. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • B.S. or B.A. degree; J.D degree a plus. • Minimum of 7 years claims experience handling environmental related claims. • Experience handling claims in multiple states. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Previous insurance educational work, PLUS, IIA and CPCU desirable. • Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment. • Excellent analytical skills. • Must be license eligible to settle claims in required states. • Ability to complete complex coverage analyses. • Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. License/Certification • B.S. or B.A. degree; J.D degree a plus. • Minimum of 7 years claims experience handling environmental related claims. • Experience handling claims in multiple states. Position Type Full Time Please refer to job code 199 when responding to this ad.
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