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In-House
Attorney
Insurance Coverage
Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Min 10 yrs required
Director, Strategic Claim Oversight The candidate will be responsible for actively overseeing the most complex and highest exposure claims in the Professional Services Unit. Such claims typically will involve customers in the following broad categories of professionals: Architects and Engineers, Lawyers, Accountants and Real Estate agents. Will work 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. Oversee claims that generally present over $2 million of exposure and will be responsible for approximately 70 - 85 files. May directly manage/oversee the most complex claims often requiring specialized interpretation of unusual fact patterns, policy coverages or precedent setting matters. Oversee the investigations of the most complex claims, including liability and damages, and participate in the determining claim strategy, including if claim should be settled or litigated. Develop and direct the execution of the litigation management strategy. Counsel management on legal risks, claim and litigation strategy and obligations in complex matters. Manage litigation by staff, coverage or outside counsel. Monitor trials, track legal and regulatory developments. Advise management and claim professionals regarding issues, approaches and impact of changes. Direct the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages, ensuring adequate reserves and cost effective settlements. Provide 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
The candidate should preferably have J.D. degree or equivalent experience. Admission to the Bar of at least one state is also preferred. Must have 10+ years of claims or legal experience with a proven track record of positive results. Should preferably have 5 years of experience in an insurance law practice focused in professional liability. Coverage expertise also preferred. Additional experience with a carrier is a plus. Experience with other professional liability lines is an asset. Should have excellent technical and product specific expertise, claims resolution skill and knowledge of insurance and claims principles, practices and procedures. Must have senior-level knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of claim and litigation management within an insurance organization.
Ref. #: CLA0001AU
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