In-House
Hartford, CT
Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Hartford, CT
Attorney
Min 3 yrs required
No
Job Title: Claims Consultant - Accountants and Professional Liability
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle a caseload of third-party Accountants and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) claims from inception to final disposition.
- Conduct investigations and analyze and evaluate the information learned.
- Analyze and determine coverage, liability, and damages accurately based on the facts of each claim.
- Communicate with insureds regarding coverage, liability, damages, and other issues.
- Set appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitor regularly for necessary adjustments.
- Present cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels.
- Develop and implement resolution strategies through negotiations to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Proactively manage litigation and counsel, including litigation planning and execution, budgeting, and bill review.
- Understand and analyze potential extra-contractual liability as needed.
- Attend trials and mediations as necessary.
- Contribute to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, training, and product development initiatives.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc.
- Provide support and work collaboratively with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments.
- Address inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service.
- Provide key training and marketing support to Underwriters.
Education and Experience Information:
- required.
- Minimum of three years of experience handling third-party Professional Liability insurance defense or Professional Liability coverage litigation.
- Familiarity and experience with AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, is a plus.
- Knowledge and experience handling all aspects of liability claims.
Candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills.
- Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills. Knowledge of insurance coverage issues is a plus.
- Superior time, task prioritization, and desk management skills.
- Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others.
- Ability to work independently and employ a “team player” attitude.
Salary Information:
The listed annualized base pay range for this role is $121,280 - $181,920. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package, which may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
Work Arrangement:
This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates living near one of the office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Lake Mary, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Naperville, IL) are expected to work in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates not living near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, veterans, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or age.
Jun 12, 2025
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Apr 30, 2025
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