EPL and D&O Claim Counsel

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Title: EPL and D&O Claim Counsel - Full Time - Remote/Hybrid

Department: Claim, Legal

Company: Travelers

Location: Seattle, WA and Denver, CO

Salary Range: $105, - $173,

Job Requisition ID: R-34527

Overview:

Travelers is a leading property casualty insurer with a commitment to taking care of our customers, communities, and employees. With over 160 years in the industry, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best insurers in the country. Join our team and experience a culture of innovation and collaboration while doing what you love.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary will be determined by factors such as the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience. In addition to salary, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Responsibilities:

- Manage assigned BSI claims, including Employment Practices Liability, Directors and Officers Liability, and Fiduciary Liability claims, with moderate supervision from claims management.
- Prepare and present reports accurately reflecting loss development, financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim strategies.
- Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel and actively utilize litigation management plans and budgets.
- Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
- Identify recovery opportunities and coordinate efforts with the Recovery Management Unit.
- Travel to attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials, and depositions.
- Refine policy interpretation and coverage analysis skills, including drafting coverage opinions with case law.
- Negotiate settlements and review release and settlement agreements.
- Monitor marketplace conditions and conduct research to inform underwriting and claim decisions.
- Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits and risk mitigation seminars.
- Obtain and maintain required adjusters' licenses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree.
- Juris Doctorate Degree.
- Properly licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
- Two years of relevant legal experience.
- Five years or more of relevant legal or claim handling experience.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships.

Benefits:

- Health Insurance.
- Retirement plans, including a 401(k) match.
- Paid Time Off.
- Wellness Program and Life Balance resources.
- Volunteer Encouragement program.

Company Culture:

At Travelers, we value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We believe that our employees' diverse backgrounds and perspectives allow us to provide the best products and services to our diverse customer base. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse talent pool and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know so we can assist you.

Join our team at Travelers and experience a fulfilling career where you can make a difference. Apply now for the EPL and D&O Claim Counsel position!

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Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, wellness program, volunteer encouragement.

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Thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation, disposition of claims and claim litigation, customer service, claim results optimization, operational policies, coverage analysis, policy interpretation, negotiation, time management, data and analytics, building and maintaining relationships.

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate degree, proper license and authorization to practice law in jurisdiction.

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate degree, proper license and authorization to practice law in jurisdiction, 5+ years of relevant legal or claim handling experience.

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