Senior Claims Specialist
Westfield Insurance2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Westfield Insurance is seeking a Senior Claims Specialist to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves managing and overseeing various commercial and financial claims, ensuring compliance with best practices and providing exceptional customer service.
About the Role
As a Senior Claims Specialist, you will directly handle and manage claims related to Public and Private D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime/Fidelity. Your responsibilities will include investigating claims, evaluating coverage, resolving issues with outside counsel, and presenting claims developments to management. You will also work closely with underwriting and other business partners to analyze claim trends and assist in policy development.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of 6 to 10 years’ experience at a specialty insurance carrier and/or law firm.
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Candidates must obtain and maintain insurance adjuster licenses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytic, investigative, listening, and negotiation skills.
Preferred:
- Significant experience with public/private D&O, E&O, or EPL claims.
- Experience with program claims and working with MGU and MGA platforms.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Excel.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Westfield Insurance
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of 10 billion in assets.
Chicago, IL