Woodruff Sawyer has been an industry leader for over 100 years. As a top insurance brokerage, our clients range from small start-ups to some of the most innovative companies in the world. Here, your unique expertise and perspective helps move companies ahead and your career forward.
We believe in supporting the whole lives and careers of our employees. That's why, through excellent benefits and opportunities, and a genuinely inclusive and collaborative environment, we create the space for you and your career to flourish.
How We Work
We are excited to offer a hybrid workplace that we believe is a win for our people, for our business, and for our clients. Our policy has been carefully and thoughtfully designed to combine the benefits of collaborating, learning and mentoring, and bonding with our teams in-person while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely up to 3 days a week.
All roles are hybrid unless otherwise indicated on the job post. Find our office locations here.
As aSenior Claims Consultant, the oversight of claims from beginning to end. You'll act as advisor and advocate for clients on a range of complex claims matters.
What You'll Do:
- Proactively and independently manage the claims programs for assigned clients
- Review all new claims for designated clients and develop claim handling action plans
- Communicate claims status to clients and account teams as needed
- Manage communication between clients, insurers, and legal counsel while advocating for client interests
- Negotiate with insurers on coverage for defense costs and settlements
- Serve as a technical resource and coach to new and existing staff
- Assist brokers with presentations to current and prospective clients
- Maintain approved diary system to ensure timely follow up of key issues
- Provide excellent depth and breadth of knowledge and leadership initiative to clients and team members in handling complex and detailed issues in a clear, efficient, and timely manner
Experience & Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant claims experience, preferably in a brokerage environment
- College degree and Juris Doctorate preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of core management liability and professional liability policies / coverage areas, claim procedures and terminology
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and shift focus as priorities change
- Fire & Casualty license required upon hire or within 3 months of obtaining position
- Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Ability to travel as required
Don't meet every single preferred qualification? Studies have shown that underrepresented populations are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At Woodruff Sawyer we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
More About Us:
Compensation: Anticipated salary between $125,000-$177,000. Salary offered will be dependent upon geography, experience, and expertise of the candidate.
This position is eligible to participate in an incentive program to earn additional compensation with a target equivalent to 12% of salary annually, based on individual and Company performance.
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Our Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k Retirement Plan with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-Term Disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness programs and workplace flexibility benefits
- Professional development and reimbursement programs
- Added perks like discounted event tickets, pet insurance, financial coaching, identity theft protection, milk stork, etc.
Compensation and Benefits are what Woodruff Sawyer in good faith believes are accurate for this role at the time of this posting.
Woodruff Sawyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Equal Employment Policy incorporates our commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to comply with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.