Intellectual Property Docket Specialist jobs in Utica, NY

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.5B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days/month, and as needed, spent in-office at New Hartford, NY.

What you will do

You'll be responsible for adjusting property claims for our homeowner personal lines customers. You'll communicate regularly with all parties involved to complete investigations and review estimates from our IA partners or staff field adjusters in a timely and thorough manner. With skills in analysis, you'll also review the claims against the insured's available coverage. During times of weather or other related catastrophic events, you'll play a pivotal role in assisting our customers with protecting their largest investments, their homes.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate and make coverage determinations, preparing complete scope and adjusting to disposition predominantly personal lines and occasional commercial lines losses.
• Make extensive personal contact with insureds, their legal representatives and customer agents; occasionally contact law enforcement officials.
• Operate on an independent basis with limited supervision in handling/settling claims within assigned authority.
• Submit reports within specified time frames as required by the Claims Technical Manual or as required by the supervisor or manager.

What you need

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-4 years adjusting experience in first party property line of business.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, while also functioning as part of a team.
• Familiarity with state Insurance Department regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office and claims management systems.
• Proof of licensing required.

Licensing

Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained within the timeframe set forth by the Company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.

Salary Range: $60,100-$90,200

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

Benefits

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.

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