Sr. Analyst, Liability

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Liability Analyst in Boca Raton, FL for a 6 month contract opportunity.

Candidates interested in applying to this opportunity must be able to work directly on our W2 without sponsorship.

If interested in applying, please send an updated resume to Angeline Plotzke at .

Job Description for the Senior Liability Analyst:

The Senior Liability Analyst is the first line of defense between our client and their customer or vendor alleging an injury or property damage. This position requires a high level of organization and communication skills, empathy, investigative skills, attention to details, judgement, tenacity and knowledge of GL (General Liability) claims handling.

The Senior Liability Analyst reports to Risk Management / Treasury and the primary function of this role is the self-administration of our clients General Liability claims. The role also includes pursuing subrogation for damage caused to property by a 3rd party, review of employee First Reports of Injury, assistance with our clients internal programs and occasionally handling 1 party property damage claims.

The Senior Liability Analyst also works closely with the in house Legal team on litigated GL claims, oversees the reserve adequacy of claims being handled by the TPA and ensures the TPA is following our clients instructions

Daily Responsibilities for the Senior Liability Analyst:

• Conduct thorough General Liability claim investigations (securing photos, video, relevant recorded or written statements, facts, etc.) to accurately evaluate liability, causation and handle claim to a fair, timely conclusion, documenting your actions and rationale in the file.
• Deny claims where our client is not liable, however if that is not the case;
  • Set timely accurate reserves
  • Build rapport with the customer / claimant and push the claim to a fair and timely resolution / settlement.
  • Tender claims as appropriate when a landlord, logistics provider, service vendor or other 3rd party is responsible.
• Investigate and pursue subrogation for damage caused by a 3rd party.
  • Ensure complete documentation and support of all damages (property, business interruption, etc.) and costs.
  • Work with Facilities, Construction, LP, Operations, etc. to handle 1st party property damage claims that are estimated to exceed deductibles.
• Collaborate with insurer, salver and broker representatives to ensure the claim is reported and handled appropriately.
• Identify safety concerns (including product safety), claims trends and communicate with the Risk Team and other appropriate personnel (Safety & LP, Legal, Design, Quality Assurance, Ops, etc.) to reduce claim frequency and severity
• Attend pre-trial claim mediations when necessary to potentially expedite the resolution of claims in litigation, avoiding the need for a trial.
• Review employee Workers Compensation First Reports of Injury to identify serious claims and opportunities, oversee our clients programs to ensure proper usage and compliance and work with TPA and Nurse Case Managers to make appropriate decisions regarding employee work status. Enforce client service Special Handling Instructions to TPA and respond to their requests for surveillance, settlement authority, etc.
• Analyze reports that track the self-administered GL claim results to identify areas to improve. These reports may be shared with Management to identify areas of opportunity and actions plans. Produce and coordinate requested ad-hoc reports for Loss Prevention / Management
• Identify product safety concerns and notify Risk team and Safety on these issues. This will enable our client to be proactive with any product issues, and conduct the appropriate investigation.
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors or equivalent work experience
• Four to Seven years of experience of General Liability claim handling.
• Litigated claim handling experience preferred
• Adjusters license preferred
  

Information Systems:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Skills and Ability:

• Excellent written & verbal communications
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
  

EEO Employer

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