Surety Claims Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Surety Claims Counsel - AmTrust Financial Services
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Insurance Industry

AmTrust Financial Services is seeking a highly experienced Surety Claims Counsel to join our team in the United States. In this role, you will be responsible for providing effective claims handling and serving as a decision maker on complex contract and commercial surety matters. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent career advancement opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees are valued and respected.

Key Responsibilities:

- Independently investigate, research, analyze, and process complex claims on contract and commercial surety bonds.
- Direct, monitor, and assist outside counsel in negotiating and resolving claims.
- Pursue salvage and subrogation to mitigate losses and improve overall results for Surety.
- Provide education and training on key legal issues to surety underwriting and other company staff.
- Maintain current knowledge of related laws and regulations and provide legal advice and transactional support.
- Drive change and improvement in existing processes and work collaboratively with other senior leaders.
- Manage organizational change and influence others to accept new ideas and approaches.
- Embrace feedback and strive for outstanding results.

Qualifications:

- Law degree with an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the insurance industry with a focus on Surety.
- Properly licensed to handle surety claims within the .
- Working knowledge of profit/loss management and reserving.
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to work effectively with a multi-functional team.
- Advanced analytical skills and superior claim resolution abilities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with claims management systems and advanced computer skills.
- Proven ability to manage change and achieve goals.

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation package.
- Excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical & dental plans, life insurance, and 401k savings plans.
- Inclusive and diverse culture that values the thoughts and ideas of all employees.

Join AmTrust Financial Services and make a difference in the insurance industry. We value diversity and recognize its importance in sustaining a competitive advantage. Become a part of our team and help us achieve our goals while embracing change and fostering an inclusive culture. Apply now to start your journey with AmTrust.

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Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off

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Claims handling, decision making, contract and commercial surety, multi-project defaults, employee engagement, legal advice, transactional support, salvage and subrogation, negotiation, education and training, profit/loss management, reserving, leadership, analytical skills, claim resolution, critical thinking, business acumen, communication, computer skills, organizational change, diversity and inclusion, talent management

Law degree with an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the company's website.

Qualification and Experience Law degree, undergraduate degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, or Finance, proper licensing for surety claims in the U.S.

Legal