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Insurance Attorney / Litigation Attorney in Littleton, CO

CNA. Oct 06,2016 Apr 06,2016 Location Littleton CO
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation

Insurance Coverage

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Director, Strategic Claim Oversight Duties: Will be responsible principally for actively overseeing the most complex and highest exposure claims in professional services unit. Such claims typically, will be involved with customers in the following broad categories of professionals: Lawyers, Accountants and miscellaneous professional liability. The Director works closely with the claim professional in the unit in which the claim originated investigating the underlying facts and circumstances, analyzing exposure, establishing timely reserves, developing and implementing claim handling and resolution strategies and partnering with all stakeholders for the best total claim outcome. Strategically oversees claims that generally present over $2 million of exposure and will be responsible for approximately 70 - 85 files. Oversees the investigations of the most complex claims, including liability and damages, and participates in the determining claim strategy, including if claim should be settled or litigated. Develops and directs the execution of the litigation management strategy. Counsels management on legal risks, claim and litigation strategy and obligations in complex matters. Manages litigation by staff, coverage or outside counsel. Attends and provides active feedback on trials, tracks legal and regulatory developments. Advises management and claim professionals regarding issues, approaches and impact of changes. Directs the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages, ensuring adequate reserves and cost effective settlements. Provides research, legal analysis, counsel and guidance on legal or claim handling questions or issues. May participate with senior management in the development and implementation of claims policy and business strategy.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Requirements: A J.D. degree and 5+ years of experience in a law practice focused on professional liability and knowledge of coverage issues arising out of the types of claims to be overseen is highly-preferred. Admission to the Bar of at least one state preferred. 10+ years of overall experience and 10+ years of claims or legal experience with a proven track record of positive results. Coverage expertise also preferred. Additional experience with a carrier is a plus. Experience with other professional liability lines is a benefit. Additional experience with a carrier is a plus. Some experience with claims involving financial institutions/management liability is a plus. Senior level knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of claim and litigation management within an insurance organization. Excellent technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and senior level skill in managing ambiguous situations and issues. Creativity in resolving unique and challenging business problems. Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Additional info

Ref. # CLA0001G7.

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