Description:
• Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity.
• We’re an innovative organization that’s small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.
• Our collaborative workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.
• At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you’re wired to raise your hand and ask, “Where can I help?”, you’ll thrive with us.
• We are looking for a highly capable Senior Technical Claims Adjuster to join our team and work from our Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Omaha, Richmond, Rockwood, or San Antonio office or remotely from anywhere in the US.
• This role adjudicates our most complex Argo Re Professional Lines claims for our customers.
• Working with limited oversight under broad management direction, adjudicate highly complex professional lines claims.
• Conducting detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to find solutions to numerous issues.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
Requirements:
• A J. D. from an accredited university required.
• A deep knowledge of claims adjudication is typically achieved through a minimum of seven years’ experience adjudicating professional lines claims with exposure of $100,000 or more.
• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money).
• Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Exhibit natural curiosity in order to consistently explore and consider all options.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.
• Strong claim negotiation skills a must.
• Knows how claims reserving techniques are used and how to assess whether a claim reserve is accurate.
• Must possess a strong customer focus.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrates innovative thinking and regularly shares ideas to help the team whenever possible.
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients’ business.
• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.
• Intellectual curiosity. Consistently considers all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills in order to present information accurately and effectively.
• The ability to read and write English fluently is required.
• Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development opportunities.
• Licensed Claims Examiner (Based on state) Must possess or have ability to quickly obtain a license in each jurisdiction requiring a license to adjudicate first party claims within 120 Days.
Benefits:
• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
• Workplace policies that support employee well-being include flex time and floating holidays.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs.
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development.
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration.
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs.
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.