Claims Examiner - Argonaut Specialty NY

Accommodate Risk with a Wholesale-dedicated E&S Expert Working exclusively with wholesale brokers, Argonaut Specialty provides coverage for medium to large-size businesses requiring Primary General Liability and Excess/Umbrella lines of business. We target those Excess & Surplus accounts that typically fall outside the standard insurance markets portfolio and appetite due to unique risk characteristics of the insured. These characteristics can involve physical perils, the nature of the business or the insureds loss experience. Argonaut Specialty currently has a challenging opportunity for a seasoned casualty claims professional to work out of our New York City Office. This enthusiastic, self-motivated individual will be part of a team-oriented working environment Responsibilities • Assignment of all levels of claim severity including small, serious and catastrophic injuries or complex coverage issues. • Plan, recommend, reserve and execute the investigation, valuation, disposition and settlement of claims in a manner consistent with claim settlement policies and procedures. • Properly assess the indemnity and expense exposure of assigned claims and achieve fair, equitable and timely claim dispositions. • Manage litigation nationwide involving primary, excess and umbrella policies, • Preparing reservations of rights and coverage position letters, analyzing coverage issues, and managing or handling coverage litigation. • Complete large claim reports for management and provide initial notices and updates to reinsurance broker and/or carrier as required by treaty. • Assist with underwriting due diligence and implementation of new lines of business. • Monitor state specific trends and their impact on insurance claim exposures. • Develop and share business knowledge and claim handling expertise with team members and business partners, to assist in achievement of the Group goals for business acumen and results, and the development of specialized, superior technical expertise within the organization. Qualifications • College degree preferred, CPCU, AIC, ASLI, desired. • 5 years of overall general liability-related experience to include handling multiple jurisdictions within a broad range of severity and complexity, including primary, excess and umbrella claims • Strong focus and passion around delivering outstanding customer service to internal and external customers. • Must have consistent high level of performance and achievement over career span. • Demonstrated level of competency in the following areas: action oriented, business acumen, written and verbal communication skills, conflict resolution, negotiation, critical thinking, analytical ability, decision quality and timeliness, ethics and values, facilitation skills, initiative, interpersonal skills, planning and organizing, and results oriented. License/Certification College degree preferred, CPCU, AIC, ASLI, desired. 5 years of overall general liability-related experience Position Type Full Time

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Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Claims
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please