Senior Liability Claim Representative (20710)
QBE Regional Insurance (Kansas City, Kansas)

Description: You want your work to make a difference; so do we. As a Senior Liability Claim Representative with QBE Agri, your work will have direct impact on our policyholders, agents, and employees and the financial success of the company. QBE Agri, located in Lenexa, KS (Kansas City) is one of the largest US agricultural insurers. We are seeking a Senior Liability Claim Representative who is driven. This is an opportunity for a self-starting professional with at least 3 to 5 years of multi-state Liability and litiagation claims experience to function in a resolution and facilitation role. Your work will be as varied and diverse as our book of business. You will be responsible for handling newly reported to full resolution of all types of liability litigation claims - bodily injury to employer's liability with the potential potential to handle some litigation. This role offers the opportunity to investigate loss and make liability determinations as well as manage outside independent appraisal services and legal firms on a national level. While this is an office-based position, field experience is critical to success in this role, and selected candidate may have the opportunity to handle field assignments.

At QBE Agri, we believe that making a difference is a two way street. We will provide you with career development opportunities in a team-oriented environment that values individual initiative and independent decision making. As part of the QBE Insurance Group, one of the top 25 global insurers, we offer competitive pay-for-performance and total compensation and benefit packages. If you have at least 5 years of Senior liability and litigation claim experience to include multi-state and field adjusting, we would like to get to know you better! Please read on for the full job description and to apply online.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Makes timely and appropriate contacts and completes appropriate level of investigation to make determination of coverage, liability and damages.

2. Determines exposure, establishes adequate reserves and makes timely adjustments as required.

3. Assigns and directs activities of internal and external resources as required; including independent adjusters, appraisers and attorneys. Identifies questionable claims and consults with SIU for further direction as appropriate.

4. Determines settlement value of the loss and negotiates proper settlement of claims within authority. Provides recommendations for settlement and disposition of claims exceeding authority level.

5. Documents clearly and concisely all relevant activity on assigned files and makes recommendations for additional activity as appropriate.

6. Anticipates and meets all customer needs (internal and external).

Decision-Making Authority/Accountability Level:

Under limited supervision, responsible for making consistent decisions on claim settlements. Determines coverage issues, assess liability, and clearly and concisely documents file activity. Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment, and is capable of determining and analyzing complex issues.

Minimum Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

Strong claims technical knowledge, and legal climate background in local market is essential. Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Must have the ability to interact with customers. Demonstrated proficiency with computer software including current Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Outlook. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must maintain a high level of accuracy, and provide follow-through on projects. Requires the ability to maintain confidential information and work independently and as a member of a team. Qualifications: The position resolves assigned less routine, more complex claims through investigation, evaluation and disposition. Within company guidelines, makes appropriate settlement recommendations on claims exceeding authority. Reviews and processes moderately complex claims.
High school diploma with demonstrated insurance or technical experience required.
Bachelors degree preferred.
3-5 years of claims experience. Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience We have created a competitive and flexible benefit program to
attract and retain the best employees while maintaining our
position in the industry as a leading super-regional property
and casualty insurance company.

Employees are eligible for all services and benefits on the first of
the month following their date of hire.
Medical and dental
401(k), featuring company match and 100 percent vesting
after six months of employment
Company-funded pension plan
Generous paid time off
Incentive programs for all levels of employees
Bonus and conferment program
Wellness programs
Company-funded life insurance (with supplemental options)
Flexible spending accounts
Short/long-term disability insurance paid by company
Employee referral program
Employee assistance program
Corporate training programs
Training and educational assistance programs Company URL: http://www.qberegional.com/ Company Profile: QBE Regional Insurance is part of the QBE Insurance Group, a 150 -year-old Australian-based global property and casualty insurer. QBE Regional is a $1.6 billion division of QBE the Americas, which is one of the top 20 property and casualty insurers in the United States. We write policies in 40 states under the brands of General Casualty, Unigard, Farmers Union Insurance and QBE Agri.

The companies of QBE the Americas are committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.