Claims Court Representative (Court Liaison)

Position Summary:

An Insurance Claims Court Representative role involves overseeing litigated claims, analyzing legal/medical data, collaborating with claims and trial lawyers, requiring strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to resolve high-stakes cases efficiently for optimal outcomes and cost control, often involving court appearances including conferences, mediations, and trials. Position requires the candidate to be the face of GNY in the NYC, Long Island and Westchester courts, working closely with defense counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the legal defense of claims and coordinating with claims examiners and claims management.
• Reviewing claims files, reviewing medical records/police reports, evaluating policy coverage, and assessing damages.
• Working with defense attorneys.
• Analyzing claim data for trends, providing status reports to management, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Negotiating settlements and presenting cases at claim committee meetings or mediations.
• Occasionally making settlement calls.
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• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

• Bachelors degree required; J.D. would be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years' related experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Highly skilled in trial preparation.
• Proficiency with claims management software, databases, and MS Office.
• Understanding of relevant insurance laws and regulations.
• Experience in claims adjusting.
• Good knowledge of the law, settlement values, judges, adversaries, defense firms, venues.
• Knowledge of New York State Insurance Department regulations including fair claim standards.
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• Ability to travel back and forth between office and court.

The salary range for this role is $74,600 - $136,100. The listed annual salary range posted for this position is subject to change and may vary depending on performance, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, demonstrated proficiency in the competencies required for the role and business needs. Base pay is just one component of GNY's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on performance.