Senior Complex Claims Technical Specialist

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

• Working with limited oversight under broad management direction, adjudicate highly complex claims and insurance coverage disputes, at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination in liability and litigated claims, potentially with major impact on departmental results.
• Conducting detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to find solutions to issues that are numerous and undefined.
• Oversee defense panelist, including monitoring and evaluating operations and performance.
• Conduct file reviews to ensure accuracy, attend mediations and settlements, and participate in pre-trail calls as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance in properly setting claim reserves.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters on insurance coverage issues and claims trends and developments.
• Investigating insurance coverage issues and claims promptly and thoroughly
• Analyzing claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions, and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing all involved parties.
• Managing claims in litigation
• Managing diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution.
• Properly setting claim reserves, taking into account how different policy wordings impact the claims reserving process.
• Identifying, assigning, and coordinating the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution.
• Preparing reports for file documentation
• Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome.
• Negotiates highly complex settlement packages, sets reserves and authorizes payment within scope of authority, settling claims in most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
• Processing mail and prioritizing workload.
• Completing telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.).
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• A deep knowledge of claims adjudication typically achieved through a minimum of seven years’ experience adjudicating claims and/or insurance coverage disputes with exposure of $100,000 or more.
• At least seven years’ experience handling insurance coverage issues and disputes, including under the following policy types: Commercial General Liability, Garage, Inland Marine, Excess, Property, and Environmental.
• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers’ ability to be profitable).
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. This role primarily faces problems and issues that are difficult and require an understanding of a broader set of issues.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Exhibit natural curiosity in order to consistently explore and consider all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.
• Strong claim negotiation skills a must.
• Knows how claims reserving techniques are used and how to assess whether a claim reserve is accurate.
• Must possess a strong customer focus.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrates innovative thinking and regularly shares ideas to help the team whenever possible
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients’ business which may include CEO.
• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.
• Intellectual curiosity. Consistently considers all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills in order to present information accurately and effectively.
• The ability to read and write English fluently is required.
• Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities.
• Licensed Claims Examiner (Based on state) Must possess or be willing to quickly obtain a license in each jurisdiction requiring a license to adjudicate first party claims within 120 Days

• Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity. The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful.
• Our Adjusters and Managers are empowered to exercise their independent discretion and, within broad limits and authority, be creative in developing solutions and treat each case as the unique situation it is.
• We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses.
• Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims. We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas.
• We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.

• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit:

• Get the job done in a non-bureaucratic, resourceful manner.
• Create a culture of accountability ensuring the delivery of world-class products and services.
• Do the right thing:

• Act with integrity always.
• Adhere to the commitments set forth in the Argo Group Environmental, Social and Governance program.
• Collaborate:

• Create an open and transparent environment in which diverse experience, skill sets, and individuals can team together to drive optimal outcomes.
• Encourage and include unique perspectives at all times.
• Respect each other:

• Create an environment that promotes dialogue, mutual support and cooperation between and among all, where people are fun to be around, proud of what they do, and willing to achieve beyond normal expectations.

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