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In-House
Attorney
Insurance
Litigation - Insurance
Insurance Coverage
Min 10 yrs required
Director - Professional Services Strategic Claim Oversight The candidate will be responsible for actively overseeing and driving the resolution strategy for the most complex and highest exposure claims in our Professional Services Unit. Such claims typically will involve our customers in the following broad categories of professionals: Lawyers, Accountants, Architects and Engineers, Real Estate Agents and Not for Profit. Will work closely with the claim professional in the unit in which the claim originated investigating the underlying facts and circumstances, analyzing exposure, establishing timely reserves, developing and implementing claim handling and resolution strategies and partnering with all stakeholders for the best total claim outcome. Will strategically oversee claims that generally present over $2 million of exposure and will be responsible for approximately 70 - 85 files. Experience with other professional liability lines is a benefit but not a requirement. J.D. and 5+ years of experience in a law practice focused on professional liability and knowledge of coverage issues arising out of the types of claims to be overseen is highly-preferred. Additional experience with a carrier is a plus. 10+ years overall experience required.Oversees the investigations of the most complex claims, including liability and damages, and participates in the determining claim strategy, including if claim should be settled or litigated. Develops and directs the execution of the litigation management strategy. Counsels management on legal risks, claim and litigation strategy and obligations in complex matters. Manages litigation by staff, coverage or outside counsel. Attends and provides active feedback on trials, tracks legal and regulatory developments. Advises management and claim professionals regarding issues, approaches and impact of changes. Directs the negotiation of the most complex settlement packages, ensuring adequate reserves and cost effective settlements. Provides research, legal analysis, counsel and guidance on legal or claim handling questions or issues. May participate with senior management in the development and implementation of claims policy and business strategy. Should have senior level knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of claim and litigation management within an insurance organization. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software. Admission to the bar of at least one state preferred. 10+ years of claims or legal experience with a proven track record of positive results. Five years of experience in an insurance law practice focused in professional liability highly-preferred. Ten years overall experience required. Coverage expertise also preferred. Additional experience with a carrier is a plus.
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