Senior Claims Analyst

Company: SCOR SE
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Using its experience and expertise, " The Art & Science of Risk ", SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk - in Life & Health insurance as well as in P&C insurance. Our specialist teams operate in over 120 countries, developing value added and innovative products and services and making long-term commitments to their clients, namely insurers and large corporations.
SCOR's aim, as an independent global reinsurance company, is to develop its Life and P&C business lines, to provide its clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions and to pursue an underwriting policy founded on profitability, supported by effective risk management and a prudent investment policy, in order to offer its clients an optimum level of security, to create value for its shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of Society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face. Job Summary This Senior Claims Analyst position requires an advanced understanding of property and casualty claims, and both primary insurance and reinsurance claim handling experience is preferred. The candidate will have the ability to independently handle a volume of complex reinsurance claims and be able to recognize claim issues which require escalation to claim experts or management. The position is an integral part of SCOR's client focused initiative and requires not only a certain level of claim expertise but the ability to deliver excellent customer service to stakeholders and clients both internal and external to SCOR. A Senior Claims Analyst will have assigned accounts and manage claims emanating from those accounts. He/she will communicate regularly with internal staff (i.e., claim experts, management, accounting, underwriters, etc.) and externally with brokers and clients. The Senior Claims Analyst will also be involved in contributing to or leading projects/initiatives commensurate with his/her interests and abilities as they relate to claim and/or claims operations. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Treaty Claims housed in Chicago. Limited travel may be required. *Please--that due to covid-19, job is initially remote, but that home base can be either Chicago or New York Key duties and responsibilities Oversee and manage a portfolio of claims related to reinsurance P&C accounts which entails:

• Previewing all incoming mail on assigned accounts to determine financial impact
• Creating, closing and/or following up on all claims assigned, both manually and electronically
• Collaborating and assisting in the account management of assigned accounts, often with other internal department representatives
• Transacting on assigned claims within his/her authority
• Recognizing and referring all claims which require further review by others within the claim department
• Anticipating client needs and expectations and delivering strong --customer service
• Working effectively with others within the claim department, particularly with other claim experts and analysts, to ensure prompt turnaround and response to clients
• Lead and/or participate in projects as required Required skills and Education
  • The candidate should have at least 10 to 15 years of combined insurance/reinsurance property and casualty claim handling experience; varying levels of expertise and experience will be considered.
  • Competency with claim handling systems, Microsoft Office suite and basic office management systems and procedures is required.
  • Ability to use reporting and database tools is a plus (Business Objects, Tableau, Sharepoint, etc)--
  • Ability to demonstrate familiarity with claims emanating from standard lines of business (i.e., auto and general liability, property, workers compensation, etc.); experience in dealing with other types of claims a plus (i.e., credit & surety, professional liability, etc.).
  • Demonstratedability to act as part of a team yet reliable --enough to operate independently when required.
  • Flexibility and adaptability required in order to manage volume.--
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and set priorities.
  • Comfort level with technology. Interest in further skill development through on-the-job experience and training.
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
  • Post-graduate degree and/or industry certification/designation a plus

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