**Claims Adjuster -New York Labor Law**

at Argo Group US NY - New York City Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. Were an innovative organization thats small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.

Our hybrid 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.

Argo Group, through its operating subsidiaries, offers high-quality Commercial Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance products and services tailored to the needs of businesses and public entities. Our Argo US Claims team delivers superior financial results, technical expertise and customer experience to all stakeholders engaged in the claim process. We hire and develop the best people, so we can deliver on the Argo claims promise.

**We are looking for a highly capable** **Claims Adjuster to join our team** **and will be based out of our NY office.** This role will be adjudicating claims of general liability, third party property damage, and third party bodily injury with a focus on New York Labor Law.

**The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:**

* Under broad and limited management direction, work at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination in adjudicating Construction Claims in the New York City and surrounding region.

* Analyze claim forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage

* Investigate claims promptly and thoroughly

* Interview involved parties

* Manage claims in litigation

* Manage diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution.

* Properly set claim reserves.

* Identify, assign, and coordinate the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution.

* Prepare reports for file documentation

* Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome.

* Negotiate settlements

* Processing mail and prioritizing workload.

* Responsible for telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.).

**Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:**

* **Bachelor's Degree**from an accredited university or two or more industry designations are required.

* **A minimum of three years experience**adjudicating claims with extensive familiarity with New York Labor Law claims.

* Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

* Exhibit natural curiosity

* Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

* Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.

* Strong claim negotiation skills a must.

* Must possess a strong customer focus.

* Must work independently and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment.

* Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software.

* Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.

* The ability to read and write English fluently is required.

* Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and self-development

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, offers frequent, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View the latest to learn more about Argo.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**Our Benefits**

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.

Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

* A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.

* Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.

* Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include retirement savings, matching 401K (US-based employees), generous paid time off (PTO), paid caregiver and parental leave, employee assistance program (EAP), an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering a 15% discount, and an array of voluntary benefits.

* Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.

* An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.

* Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.

* A generous Employee Referral program that has resulted in 25% of all new hires this year.