Description

Liberty Mutual has an immediate opening for an Environmental Claims Officer - a role ideal for claims professionals with significant experience handling complex environmental/pollution matters and/or mass litigation/toxic tort claims. The Environmental Claims Officer will handle a book of Commercial Specialty Lines Claims, throughout the entire claim's life cycle, and will be responsible for conducting investigations, recommending adequate reserves, monitoring, documenting, and settling/closing claims in an expeditious and economical manner within prescribed authority limits for the line of business.

There is a strong preference for the selected candidate to live within a 50-mile radius of one of the listed Hub Offices (Westborough, MA; Boston, MA; Suwanee, GA; Plano, TX; Hoffman Estates, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Lake Oswego, OR; Las Vegas, NV; Chandler, AZ or Weatogue, CT), and have the ability to come into the office two times a month. This policy is subject to change. We will consider a remote candidate for this opportunity if you do not live within 50-miles of one of these offices.

We are open to fill this position, depending on related professional skills and experience. The salary range reflects the varying pay scale for both levels that encompasses each of the Liberty Mutual regions across the country, and the overall cost of labor for each region. Please note the salary for your region may be lower than the top of the range listed.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, investigates, and evaluates the loss to determine coverage and claim disposition.

• Utilizes CMS to document claims and to diary future events or follow-up.

• Within prescribed settlement authority for line of business, establishes appropriate reserves for both indemnity and expense and reviews on a regular basis to ensure adequacy.

• Makes recommendations to set reserves at appropriate level for claims outside of authority level.

• Prepares comprehensive reports as required. Identifies and communicates specific claim trends and account and/or policy issues to management and underwriting.

• Manages the litigation process through the retention of counsel.

• Adheres to the line of business litigation guidelines to include budget, bill review and payment.

• Pro-actively manages the case resolution process.

• Actively participates in mediations and arbitrations, within limit of settlement authority. Participates in the claims audit process.

• Provides claims marketing services by meeting with brokers, risk managers and reinsurers, as necessary.

• As required, maintains insurance adjuster licenses.

Qualifications

Bachelors' and/or advanced degree. J.D. preferred.
7 + years claims/legal experience, with at least 2 years within a technical specialty preferred
Advanced knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices and techniques, to include but not limited to coverage issues, and product line knowledge
Functional knowledge of law and insurance regulations in various jurisdictions
Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communications skills
Demonstrated advanced analytical, decision making and negotiation skills
Advanced Environmental Claims and/or Pollution Claims experience preferred
Experience with mass litigation and/or toxic tort required

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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