Authentic builds the infrastructure powering specialty insurance programs. The new infrastructure for program insurance—built for speed, built to last. Backed by FirstMark Capital.
About the role
Authentic is a tech-enabled MGA (managing general agent). We design and run insurance programs for specific kinds of businesses, like restaurants, gyms, and power producers. Brokers bring us the businesses that need coverage, and carriers back our policies. Every program runs on a platform we built ourselves, and we own every line of code behind it. Engineers and insurance experts build it side by side in New York and Dayton, Ohio. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Review complex and litigated commercial claims handled by our TPA partner, assessing liability, coverage, reserves, and settlement exposure
- Monitor litigation developments and explain where each claim is heading, from early defense strategy through mediation and trial
- Evaluate claim handling and defense strategy, and flag files that aren't progressing appropriately
- Identify emerging exposures early and escalate them with clear, well-supported recommendations
- Present findings and recommendations to the Head of Claims, who makes final reserve and settlement decisions
- Work with TPA adjusters, defense counsel, brokers, and carrier partners to keep claims on track
More about this role
Authentic is a tech-enabled MGA (managing general agent). We design and run insurance programs for specific kinds of businesses, like restaurants, gyms, and power producers. Brokers bring us the businesses that need coverage, and carriers back our policies. Every program runs on a platform we built ourselves, and we own every line of code behind it. Engineers and insurance experts build it side by side in New York and Dayton, Ohio. Since our founding in 2022, we’ve grown to 80+ people and been named to the 2026 CB Insights Insurtech 50.
We are looking for a Senior Claims specialist to strengthen oversight for our complex commercial liability claims. This is a new role reporting directly to our Head of Claims.
- Review complex and litigated commercial claims handled by our TPA partner, assessing liability, coverage, reserves, and settlement exposure.
- Monitor litigation developments and explain where each claim is heading, from early defense strategy through mediation and trial.
- Evaluate claim handling and defense strategy, and flag files that aren't progressing appropriately.
- Identify emerging exposures early and escalate them with clear, well-supported recommendations.
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