Senior Analyst, Claims Management

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We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Risk Management Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Senior Analyst Claims Management reporting to the Sr Director Litigation

The position is onsite and based in Miami Florida

The position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

Position Summary:

The Senior Analyst Claims Management independently investigates evaluates and resolves complex and high-exposure passenger claims for Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises including but not limited to personal injury and medical negligence claims The Senior Guest Claims Adjuster develops claim strategies negotiates out-of-court settlements with claimants and attorneys and assists in-house and outside counsel with litigation including discovery matters and investigations The position also serves as a resource to less experienced adjusters and supports claim-handling consistency trend identification and process improvements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend bi-weekly departmental meetings and present selected cases complex issues or emerging trends for discussion

• Board vessels independently or accompanied by defense attorneys to conduct investigations and interviews of guests crewmembers and/or officers

• Review guest statements and accident reports prepared by the Safety Officer and inform the Supervisor and/or Manager of potential trends or significant exposures

• Open document and maintain complete and accurate files for active guest claims

• Notify the appropriate P&I Club or other insurance carriers and provide timely substantive updates

• Investigate claims to establish all relevant facts evaluate potential liability and damages and recommend an appropriate resolution strategy

• Correspond and negotiate with guests and/or their attorneys in an effort to resolve claims within assigned authority

• Manage litigation files and provide discovery documents and/or information requested by defense attorneys

• Meet with defense attorneys to review files assess exposure and determine an appropriate company defense strategy including settlement or litigation

• Prepare settlement drafts releases and related settlement documentation ensuring compliance with applicable internal requirements

• Attend mediations depositions and/or trials as a company representative

• Communicate with vessels and shoreside departments to obtain additional documentation and information

• Promote collaboration among staff members and assist with resolving claim-handling questions or issues

• Independently manage complex sensitive litigated and high-exposure claims from initial assignment through final resolution

• Establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves and provide clear well-supported recommendations regarding liability damages settlement value and litigation strategy

• Identify claim trends recurring operational issues and opportunities for risk mitigation and communicate findings to leadership and appropriate business partners

• Provide guidance technical support and knowledge sharing to less experienced adjusters while supporting consistent claim-handling practices

• Partner with Legal Medical Safety Guest Experience shipboard teams insurers and other stakeholders on investigations and claim resolution

• Support departmental initiatives special projects audits process improvements and technology enhancements related to guest claims

• Handle claim information and medical legal and personal documentation in accordance with applicable privacy reporting record-retention and company requirements

• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications Knowledge and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree or four-year equivalent is preferred An associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school together with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible claims handling litigation support insurance legal maritime

or related experience is required Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered

• Must be able to travel 10% of the time

• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule

• May be contacted outside normal business hours for assistance with urgent or time-sensitive matters

• Ability to read analyze and interpret medical and technical reports legal documents contracts policies and claim records Ability to communicate effectively with guests fellow employees shipboard staff attorneys insurers and business partners and to present clear recommendations to Risk Management leadership

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts including percentages ratios and financial analysis to claim valuation reserve assessment and settlement evaluation

• Ability to define complex problems collect and analyze data establish facts exercise sound judgment and draw well-supported conclusions while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

• Demonstrated experience independently handling complex and litigated bodily injury claims including liability and damages evaluation negotiation reserve recommendations and settlement documentation

• Strong negotiation written communication analytical organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally and with appropriate discretion

• Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Outlook and Teams is preferred

• Ability to speak read and write a second language is preferred

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

Nearest Major Market: Miami