Attorney in Morrisville, NJ

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In-House

Morrisville, NJ

Attorney in Morrisville, NJ

Non-practicing Attorney

5-7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Claims Examiner, D&O

Job Responsibilities:
- Actively manage and oversee an assigned caseload for various claims, including Public D&O, Private Company D&O, Financial Lines, and Private Equity related claims.
- Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel when necessary.
- Review coverage counsel's opinion letters and analysis.
- Develop and implement strategies relative to coverage issues that align with the overall strategy of the matters entrusted to the handler's care.
- Develop and implement strategies to resolve matters of liability and damages in particular cases.
- Maintain contact with the claim staff, business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, and broker.
- Investigate claims and review the insureds' materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents.
- Identify and review applicable statutes, rules, and case law for each jurisdiction.
- Review litigation materials, including depositions and expert reports.
- Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues, and contractual indemnity issues.
- Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with resolution strategy.
- Analyze coverage, liability, and damages for purposes of assessing and recommending reserves.
- Prepare and present written/oral reports to senior management, setting forth all issues influencing evaluation and recommending reserves.
- Travel to and from locations within the United States to attend mediations, trials, and other proceedings relevant to the resolution of the matter.
- Negotiate resolution of claims.
- Review and evaluate defense counsel invoices for reasonableness and process associated payments.
- Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and respond expeditiously to claims inquiries from insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
- 5-7 years of work experience managing professional liability claims process at a carrier, broker, or law firm.
- Proper adjuster licensing in all applicable states preferred.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluation, influencing, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive working relationships with internal/external peers and other professionals across organizational lines.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to take part in active strategic discussions.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
- Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Willing and able to travel 25%.

Salary Information:
- Base salary range: $150,000 to $175,000.
- Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account factors including geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs.
- The above pay range may be modified in the future.

Jun 24, 2025
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