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Job Description Summary
If you can put your keen legal mind to work analyzing, managing and resolving insurance coverage and claims, we want to know more about you! Working on our team offers the opportunity to be involved in settling litigated and non-litigated claims of high complexity and severity in terms of exposure and coverage.Job Description
Investigates and evaluates coverage, liability and damages to set an appropriate claim strategy, settlement and file reserves within approved claims authority.
Provides timely and appropriate evaluation of claims to identify and manage reserves in compliance with company standards.
Delivers outstanding customer service and satisfaction through effective interactions with insured, agents and legal counsel.
Provide feedback on claim trends and development. Provide input to underwriters on review of potential and existing insured’s claim experience.
Assists in developing, coaching, training and mentoring of individual team members.
Maintains current knowledge of applicable lines of insurance, insurance regulations, court decisions which may impact the claims function, current guidelines and policy changes and modifications. This may require attending various seminars and training sessions.
Contributes to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives.
Acts as a subject matter authority in a particular line of business or risk.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Claims Director, Freedom Specialty, or Associate Vice President
Education: College degree preferred. Juris Doctorate desired.
License/Certification/Designation: Associates must acquire the required Federal and/or state licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses/registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails or is unable to acquire required licenses/registrations within the designated time period, the associate will be ineligible to continue in the position.
Experience: Appropriate claims handling experience in specific line of business typically acquired through more than five years of experience. Demonstrated experience handling higher severity and/or complex claims and litigation required. Proven experience analyzing and handling complex coverage issues.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Specific and extensive knowledge in a particular line of business and/or additional education may be required by the hiring business unit. In-depth knowledge of the insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment. Demonstrates aptitude in evaluating, analyzing and interpreting information; demonstrates expertise in particular line of business; excellent analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to multi-task; excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently; ability to effectively and efficiently manage all responsibilities; ability to direct attorneys in claims and litigation management; ability to effectively present information to senior leaders, claimants and customers.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Claims Consultant - Management Specialty Lines : $108,000.00-$200,000.00The expected starting salary range for Claims Consultant - Management Specialty Lines : $108,000.00 - $162,000.00
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