Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with offices and operations located around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and niche markets, the company provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, forensic technical services as well as auditing and pre-risk surveying. McLarens’ global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. The company’s expert adjusters have an average of over 20 years’ experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Property, Casualty, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Aviation, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Marine, FAJ & Specie, Global TPA Services and Environmental consulting services.
At McLarens, we aspire and live by a set of shared values that guide our actions and shape our culture:
EXCELLENCE – We aim for nothing less than the highest standards in everything we do. TEAMWORK – We work best when we work together with clients, colleagues and business partners alike. RESPECT – We are trusted to keep our promises, act with integrity, and treat people the right way. KNOWLEDGE – We know our market better than anyone, but still, we never stop developing. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – We use inspired thinking and pioneering solutions to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. ACCOUNTABILITY – We move with urgency to deliver on our commitments and drive for results, even amid ambiguity.
Summary
The Executive General Adjuster must be able to work independently or with minimal supervision handling larger and/or complex commercial property claims in excess of $2,500,000.00 in a prompt, equitable and professional manner. An EGA must have the ability to engage and direct experts of all disciplines, analyzes coverage and report accurate estimates of damage while managing all damage components of the loss. An EGA negotiates settlement to the conclusion of assigned claims. An EGA must also engage and manage assist adjusters should filed assistance be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Examine claims forms, policies, client instructions and other records to assist their client in determining coverage. Reviews complex financial data, inventories, contracts, quotes, estimates and other documents and apply sound adjusting techniques to determine loss amounts as covered by the applicable policy. Prepares estimates of damage and other documents and explain the loss. Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information required by client, local, state and federal government and by McLarens. Experience in Effectively Managing Multiple Insurer & Multiple Layered Property Insurance Programs. Some experience in the management of an assisting team or individual adjusters. Controls claim costs. Recommends litigation or subrogation when appropriate. Successful track record in developing new business and market opportunities. Ability to develop accounts. Provide training and mentoring to next generation of adjusters. Maintains company reputation and insurance product integrity by complying with federal and, state regulations and corporate quality standards. Will carry the appropriate licenses as required by the various state Departments of Insurance (DOI). Should have the ability to generate $1,000,000.00 in personal and production in revenue.
Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the independent claims adjusting business. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Xactimate skills to write an estimate to $750,000.00 Negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Analytical ability. Ability to plan and prioritize. Potentially significant travel required. Promotion period once per year to begin the 1st of each fiscal year.
Qualifications
Required: 10+ years of complex claims adjusting experience. Required: National claims experience. Required: 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience. Required: Appropriate state adjuster license/s. Required: Handled complex losses, including losses up to and in excess of $2.5 million. Corporate review of qualifications from Senior management.
Benefits:
This position includes a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and full health benefits including medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Physical Requirements:
Rarely
(0-12%)
Occasionally
(12-33%)
Frequently
(34-66%
Regularly
(67-100%)
Ability to read and analyze reports, documents, and data. Inspect Property Claims
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Efficiently converse with co-workers, leadership, and customers via telephone and other means of oral communication. Proficiently explain detailed and/or complex information
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Travel to inspection sites Regularly move about indoors and outdoors to conduct inspections. Ability to position self to inspect confined spaces, ascend and descend stairwells, traverse roofs, and work atop roofs. Transport objects typically weighing less than 50lbs. Transport, unfold, and extend OSHA approved ladder which may exceed 50lbs.
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Ability to operate a laptop/computer, phone, other office productivity machinery (calculator, printer, etc.), and measuring devices. Manual dexterity and coordination Repetitive motion of hands/fingers to type and utilization of hands/fingers to write. Handle papers and files
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May require working in outdoor weather conditions. May require working in stationary position
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Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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