30313BRPosition Title:Senior Claims Consultant, General Liability - LakelandDepartment:Risk ManagementLocation:Lakeland, FLDescription:The Senior Claims Consultant investigates, evaluates, disposes and settles the most complex general liability and fleet claims. The Sr. Consultant should be able to provide analysis and strategy while managing and negotiating moderate to high value litigated and non-litigated liability claims. The candidate interprets contractual indemnity agreements, thinks critically and knows how to apply them as well as understands how to access liability and damages to set proper financial reserves on claims. The incumbent oversees and directs Publix defense counsel on litigation strategies, presents files to the Risk Management Senior Leadership Team for review, and attends mediation and trials in the jurisdiction of suits.Additional responsibilities:
reviews case information for initial litigation budgets and case evaluations from Defense Counsel
completes demand review and negotiation/settlement of claims
conducts initial investigations and reviews of information pertaining to individual claims
serves as a mentor and provides recommendations to the General Liability Department for non-represented claims
Req ID:30313BRHours of Work:Minimum of 45 hours per weekFacility:Lak Publix Corporate Office B003State:FloridaFrequency of Pay:MonthlyTravel Frequency:20%Minimum Base Pay:6,135Additional Information:Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.Address:3300 Publix Corporate ParkwayPotential Annual Pay with Bonus:79,755 - 119,795City:LakelandYear End Bonus:As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.Maximum Base Pay:9,215Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or in the alternative, a high school diploma with seven (7) years of claims experience
five (5) years of liability claims handling experience, including 3 years of litigation
Ability to obtain Florida All Lines Adjuster License upon hire as well as reciprocal licenses for all the states that Publix operates in
Knowledge of general insurance adjusting procedures, rules and ethics
Knowledge of legal issues and burden of proof relating to GL and Auto negligence in all states Publix operates in
Knowledge of legal issues and evidentiary standards relating to damages in all states Publix operates in
knowledge of risk transfer and notice obligations relating to same
Knowledge of civil procedure in all states Publix operates in
Knowledge of litigation management and defense tactics
knowledge of litigation defense strategy
knowledge of claims evaluation
knowledge of medical terminology
knowledge of customer base in the areas of operation
excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
High degree strategic thinking and independent judgment
basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information
willingness to work weekends, and/or holidays
willingness to travel including overnight
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
seven (7) or more years of liability claims handling experience including 4 years of litigation
knowledge of Publix’s policies, procedures, and corporate structure
CCLA, SCLA, CPCU or ARM certifications
Actively holds Florida All Lines Adjuster’s Licenseor Paralegal Certification
Fluent in second language, preferably Spanish
Zip Code:33811-3311Benefits Information:
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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