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In-House
Attorney
Litigation - General (consumer)
Insurance Coverage
Min 7 yrs required
Mnging Claim Attorney AVP The candidate's essential functions: Supervise and manage suits by and against the company and designated litigated claim files including collaborating an assignment with and managing extra contractual litigation, outside counsel and complex litigated claims files as assigned as well as coordinate assignment to outside counsel. Supervise and manage designated coverage issues on litigated claim files, and claim files with potential for litigation. Assist in training Claims Representatives in the handling of designated issues involving: liability, value, civil procedure and State and Federal law. Provide guidance to Claims Representatives on their negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and settlement procedures as assigned. Conduct legal research as necessary on pending suit files and as requested by other departments. Render coverage and legal opinions as requested. Conduct audits of litigated claims files. Review company policy forms as needed. Build supportive, team-orientated environment for the staff through embodying a sense of empowerment, demonstrating positive thinking and establish common goals and interdependence with employees. Control administrative costs through appropriate staffing, staff training and development and close monitoring of ongoing expense allocations. Identify and recommend qualified candidates to fill vacancies. Recognize talent and ability and recommend rewards. Implement strategies to retain staff and they support diversity efforts. Manage performance improvement in accordance with Human Resources guidelines and expectations. Enforce performance standards according to Corporate policy and divisional objectives. Set plans for employee performance improvement and development. Develop and implement a succession plan for position. Monitor the quality of work produced within the unit and provide technical assistance to staff. Approve settlements, reserve changes and subrogation decisions with authorized limits. Maintain statistics and files on unit performance and prepare periodic reports as required. Ensure proper controls for litigation management and enforce within the unit. Establish goals and objectives for unit. Understand technical aspects of file pending in unit. Conduct ongoing individual and unit trainings. Perform self audits on direct reports as prescribed by Corporate Claims. Must adhere to the company code of ethics. Other duties as assigned by General Counsel, Sr. Claims Management or Executive Management. Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have Bachelor Degree from a 4 year college or university and Jurist Doctorate degree, CPCU preferred. Should have 7+ years related experience. Management and supervisory skills in Commercial General Liability insurance policies with leadership abilities. Superior technical knowledge of federal, state and local statutes regarding claims activity. Ability to analyze complex coverage submissions and provide assistance. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent problem-solving ability. Thorough knowledge of claim procedures, policies, terminology, etc. Detailed knowledge of Company’s established claims processing procedures. Computer proficient with Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and Outlook. Possess a valid driver’s license and State adjusting license(s) as applicable. Ensure assigned files are handled in good faith as defined by statute, case-law and Corporate standards. Ability to travel as required.
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