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Insurance Coverage Attorney / Litigation - Insurance Attorney in Sacramento, CA

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. Sep 26,2019 Apr 12,2019 Location Sacramento CA
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - Insurance

Insurance Coverage

Min 7 yrs required

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Senior Claims Consultant - Management Liability The candidate will be responsible for the effective management of claims for clients who purchase Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Cyber/Errors & Omissions Liability, Crime, Kidnap & Ransom, and Reps & Warranties policies. Will provide a broad scope of claims services, including advising clients on coverage, managing communication between the client, insurers and legal counsel, and advocating for client interests. Have the opportunity to demonstrate ability to analyze complex claims, develop claim handling action plans, negotiate with insurers, advocate effectively for clients in coverage disputes, and interact with claims professionals and client representatives. Review claims for reporting and establish strategies for coverage. Provide guidance to clients on potential coverage for complex claims. Proactively manage liability claims for assigned clients. Negotiate with insurers on coverage for defense costs and settlements. Communicate claim updates to clients, Woodruff Sawyer brokers and claim managers. Meet with clients, insurer representatives and defense counsel contacts as necessary. Assist brokers with presentations to current and prospective clients. Maintain approved diary system to ensure timely follow up of key issuesProvide excellent depth and breadth of knowledge and leadership initiative to clients and team members in handling complex and detailed issues in a clear, efficient and timely manner.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have 7+ years of claims management experience, law firm, TPA or brokerage environment preferred. College degree and Juris Doctorate preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required. Must have advanced knowledge of core management liability and professional liability policies/coverage areas, claims procedures and terminology. Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Excellent analytical, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and shift focus as priorities required.

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