Senior Technical Claims Specialist

Requisite Experience: Candidates must have a solid background in claims handling, with at least seven years of experience, specifically within the realm of aviation insurance. Possession of a pilot’s license or A&P certification would significantly enhance your profile.

Skills: The ideal applicant should possess exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities. Proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office suite, is mandatory. A successful candidate will demonstrate the capability to work in a fast-paced team setting, prioritizing tasks effectively and managing fluctuating workloads. The role requires about 35% of your time to be dedicated to travel, the extent of which can vary.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:
• You will be directly managing aviation claims, overseeing the entire process from initiation to completion.
• Your tasks will include risk assessment, damage evaluation, and completion of all stages of claim adjustments, ultimately ensuring our insured parties are correctly indemnified based on the coverages specified in their policy.
• Responsibilities include reviewing new losses, initial contact establishment, resolving coverage issues, and thoroughly reviewing the policy and any endorsements that could affect coverage.
• You’ll be expected to conduct on-site investigations of aircraft accidents and evaluations of aircraft and property damage.
• Communication with various stakeholders such as policyholders, claimants, witnesses, and attorneys will be a part of your role, gathering the necessary information to support contested claims in court. • You’ll supervise the panel attorney for claims that reach litigation.
• Your duties will also include preparing reports detailing investigative findings, claim settlements, management issues, evaluations, and potential resolutions.
• You’ll be expected to make policy rating recommendations to the underwriting team.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the aviation field is a requirement.