Property Claims EGA - Everest : Job Details

Company: Everest Insurance Company

Job Category: Claims

Job Description: The Claims Team at Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Re Group, is looking for an experienced Commercial Property Executive General Adjuster to join our Property and Builders Risk Claims team to field adjust the largest, most complex claims and manage related litigation.

• Field adjusting large Commercial Property and Builders Risk claims including loss inspections, coverage analysis, accurate scope of damage, and investigation of Business Interruption and delay claims
• Provides mentoring, leadership, training and oversight to Claims Professionals
• Coverage analysis of large, complex Commercial Property and Builders Risk claims including preparation of reservation of rights and coverage position letters
• Strong knowledge of Property and/or Builders Risk Forms and Endorsements
• Management and direction of outside counsel and vendors including auditing of same
• Preparation of case summary reports related to matters of significant reserve activity
• Timely and appropriate setting of claim reserves for largest and most complex claims
• Development and execution of claim and organizational strategies as well as resolution strategies
• Negotiation and resolution of claims
• Leadership of special projects
• Determine and resolve workload and assignment issues to ensure effective claims processing, expense management and claims disposition
• Extensive communication with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, and business unit contacts
• Attend client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business

• 5+ years of management experience
• 15+ years of experience field adjusting Complex Commercial Property and Builders Risk claims
• Experience managing litigation and current, working knowledge of jurisdictional laws and regulations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Insurance industry designation(s)/certification(s) preferred

• High proficiency in formulating written and/or computer assisted estimates for large and/or complex claims.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to evaluate large scope damages and determine coverage issues involving a wide variety of loss scenarios
• Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment
• Knowledge of claims handling or insurance legal statutes and procedures
• Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims
• Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency
• Ability to and willingness to present to senior management and other group settings
• Ability to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims
• Moderate travel required

The base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $225,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].