Claims Associate-Westchester

Westchester is one of the largest and most diverse excess and surplus lines commercial property and casualty insurance underwriters in the United States. Focused on the wholesale distribution channel, Westchester provides innovative specialty products for property, specialty casualty, environmental, professional risk, inland marine, product recall, small business, binding and programs. The business is further distinguished by exceptional financial strength, reputed company excellence and superior claims handling expertise. Westchester is a division of reputed company. The Claims Associate is responsible for managing and adjusting claims while ensuring a high level of customer service and technical claim file quality. Responsibilities: • Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the adjustment of mainstream casualty, specialty risks and business auto claims. • Analyzes coverage and communicates coverage positions, as warranted, under direction of supervisor and coverage unit. • Conducts, coordinates, and directs investigation into loss facts and extent of third-party damages. • Directs and closely monitors assignments to experts and defense counsel. • Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company. • Sets reserves reputed company authority or makes claim recommendations concerning reserve changes to supervisor. • Reports to reinsurers and facilitates the reputed company collection of reinsurance on those matters where they are accountable. • Travels to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary. Apply Job!