Operations Associate - Null Studios - New York

Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into the following North American Claims office: Parsippany, New Jersey or New York World Trade Center. Zurich is currently looking for a Legal Claims Professional for our Professional Programs group. The Claims professional will under limited supervision handle Professional Liability claims of moderate to high complexity. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and all other legal pleadings and discovery, arbitration demands, coverage analysis, determining exposure and setting appropriate reserves. They will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits and will regularly communicate with customers and brokers and will be dedicated to handle claims for specific programs. Additional responsibilities include: • Analyze coverage; Draft and issue clear, timely coverage determinations., • Investigate liability and damages exposure for claims, • Participate in mediations and negotiation of settlements, • Maintain accurate file documentation, reserves, and reporting in compliance with internal and regulatory standards., • Communicate effectively with insureds, brokers, and program administrators including notifying underwriters of claim issues and trends, • Draft case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation, • Manage defense counsel and litigation strategies within established guidelines and budgetary restraints. Basic Qualifications: • Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Legal area, • AND, • JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area, • Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s), • Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment, • Negotiation experience, • Customer service experience, • Microsoft Office experience Preferred Qualifications: • Member of the Bar, • Claims handling experience with at least 5 or more years in EPL, E&O and/or insurance coverage defense, • Analytical skills, • Strong communication skills, • Ability to multi-task, • Organization and time management skills, • Ability to work independently, • Experience collaborating across work groups, • Insurance designations such as SCLA, CPCU, AIC Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $165,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards ___.] Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets. Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033. Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal. Location(s): AM - New York, AM - Parsippany Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-LC1 #LI-ASSOCIATE #LI-HYBRID

Both facilities are members of the largest public health system in the country and serve the diverse community in the surrounding neighborhoods of the Bronx and lower Westchester County. NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi & North Central Bronx.

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NOTE: This position must be performed in Washington, DC so relocation to Washington, DC will be required. Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $75,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply to view full details and eligibility of this recruitment incentive. At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service. Duties During the course of their careers, Secret Service Police carry out assignments in protection. Duties include: • Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area., • Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions., • U.S. citizenship is required., • Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license., • Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position., • Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory., • Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye., • Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid., • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position., • Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD., • Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.