Allianz: Pollution Claims Adjuster III | Fully Remote
Headquarters: Allianz
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About Allianz Reinsurance of America, Inc. (AZRA)
AZRA is a specialty niche reinsurer, domiciled in California and licensed as an admitted insurer in 36 states (including the District of Columbia), and is a qualified, accredited, or approved reinsurer in fifteen states. AZRA is a property casualty reinsurer which writes both prospective and legacy reinsurance. AZRA has specific expertise in run-off management of U.S. legacy insurance liabilities. It services Allianz Group affiliates and third parties including third-party claims administration of asbestos, environmental, workers compensation, general liability, and construction defect liabilities.
AZRA has approximately 150 employees located nationwide with the majority working on a remote basis. AZRA is rated “AA-“ by Standard & Poor’s. As of December 31, 2025, AZRA had total admitted assets of USD $3.6 billion and policyholders’ surplus of $265 million.
The Role
AZRA is looking for a Claims Specialist III to join our Pollution Team - based anywhere in the USA. This position will report to the Director of Pollution Claims and may require occasional national travel on short notice.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of complex legacy and long-tail Pollution and Environmental liability claims involving superfund sites, dry cleaner sites, PFAS, and other exposures.
- Handle new loss assignments and reassignments promptly and efficiently.
- Develop account strategies and oversee site cleanup and litigation activities.
- Evaluate potential claim exposures and negotiate claim resolutions, utilizing claim modeling and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as appropriate.
- Oversee defense counsel, consultants, experts, and vendors in alignment with agreed strategies.
- Provide guidance, input, and oversight to defense and coverage counsel.
- Analyze coverage issues and make complex coverage decisions by review of policies and other relevant information, collaborating with coverage counsel when necessary.
- Support team initiatives including tracking and researching emerging pollution trends and issues.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience handling litigated and non-litigated Pollution or Environmental claims with a record of increasing responsibility.
- Ability to apply analytical thinking, attention to detail, and self-motivation to master complex claims and evolving issues.
- Strong technical background, with expertise in identifying coverage issues and interpreting policies, especially pre-1987 primary, umbrella, and excess liability policies.
- In-depth knowledge of liability policy language and coverage interpretation.
- Ability to direct and support decision-tree modeling for exposure evaluation.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple internal and external deadlines.
- Experience working in a highly regulated environment and ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and presentations.
- College degree (J.D. Preferred) or relevant work experience.
- Possess required state licenses or able to obtain them.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship (including H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas).
Compensation
- Job Posting Range: $100,000 - $144,600
- This role is eligible for an annual incentive program.
- Note: The job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. Final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education, as well as internal equity. The range provided is the full base salary range; hiring at or near the maximum is not typical to allow for future salary growth.
Additional Information
- Job Details: 94650 | Customer Services & Claims | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Reinsurance | Full-Time | Permanent
About Allianz
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. We are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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