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Attorney in Grand Rapids, MI

The Hartford Jan 21,2020 Oct 08,2019 Location Grand Rapids MI
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In-House

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

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Claims Specialist - General Liability Primary / Excess The candidate will join the Global Specialty (HGS) Claims Division. Will handle a caseload of complex, high exposure, general liability bodily injury and property damage claims from inception to final disposition. These claims will involve both primary and excess coverages and often involve complex fact patterns requiring analysis of contracts between parties to determine indemnity and contribution obligations and risk transfer opportunities. Conduct investigations and analyze and evaluate the information learned. Make coverage determinations and communicate written position(s) to insureds and other required parties. Within prescribed authority levels, set appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitor on a regular basis for any needed adjustment. Present cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels. Develop and implement resolution strategies to achieve high quality outcomes. Proactively manage litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting and bill review. Attend trials and mediations as necessary. Contribute to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects and product development initiatives. Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc. Work with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments. Address inquiries from agents and policyholders and provide superior customer service.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. Law degree is a plus. Must have 7+ years of experience handling complex general liability litigated coverage and liability matters. As these claims are often in litigation, experience handling litigated matters and managing defense counsel is required, as is prior experience handling excess policy coverages and claims. Should have excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of coverage and tort laws. Must have full command of issues and medicals relative to high value bodily injury claims. Strong ability to analyze coverage and liability issues, manage time limit demands and assess extra contractual exposures and other issues of complexity is required.

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Ref. #: 1902584

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