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In-House
Attorney
Litigation - Insurance
Min 15 yrs required
VP Claims Senior Counsel Responsibilities: Bring both industry and legal technical expertise in the management of largest and/or most complex claim matters. Will be a safeguarding / oversight role, working closely with the respective claim offices. Provide technical and strategic guidance for high exposure and complex claims, including coverage and/or bad faith litigation, being managed by in-house claim departments of multiple operating units. Assure that exposures are timely recognized, resolution plans are well formulated and executed. Effectively communicate with external business partners as well as colleagues in underwriting, actuarial and executive management. Inform other functional departments (underwriting, actuarial, finance)of positive/negative conditions noted during investigations which may impact company results. Engage with reinsurance partners on claim issues and industry trends. Drive favorable loss cost results by influencing, planning and guidance on individual claims. Provides ongoing analysis of technical material (i.e. case law, regulations) to determine the impact on claim operations and provides the necessary guidance and assistance to the claim offices. Serve as a mentor in the training and development of less experienced staff when necessary. Provide input and guidance on individual claim matters. Work independently and as part of a team.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; Law Degree (JD Degree). 15+ years of experience in Claims (including coverage, bad faith, liability expertise) in a variety of products lines including general liability, professional liability, D&O, and property (non-exclusive listing). Superior knowledge of all technical aspects of claims handling/management including investigation, coverage analysis, litigation management, evaluation, reserving and negotiation. requires technical expertise (both liability and coverage) across a variety of lines of business, ability to establish effective working relationship with senior claims leaders across a number of self-containing claims operations, and aptitude in managing by influence rather through direct hierarchical reporting structure. Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, consultative, and negotiation skills. Work professionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Demonstrate good organization (detail oriented) and prioritization skills; meet deadlines, multitask. Demonstrate sound judgment; strong decision making and problem solving skills. Willingness and ability to travel domestically is required.
ID: 2021-5012
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