Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Farmington, CT

In-House

Farmington, CT

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Farmington, CT

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Job Title:
AVP, North American Claims Group

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims related to the Company’s Environmental policies.
- Oversee and manage the environmental claims staff and claims pending.
- Engage in collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company such as underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations, and technology.
- Provide superior service to all customers, both internal and external.
- Efficiently manage a high volume of claims involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages.
- Ensure prompt analysis of coverage and issuance of accurate and timely coverage position letters.
- Manage litigation and interact with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, underwriters, and other parties as required.
- Establish timely and appropriate reserves and regularly report claim developments and trends to claims and underwriting management.
- Oversee the day-to-day administration of claims, including reviewing coverage position letters and responding to requests for authority.
- Serve as claims liaison between the insureds and the Company, including responding to claims and related issues.
- Conduct periodic claim audits, prepare audit reports, and approve service invoices.
- Provide monthly reports outlining the data available and attend monthly meetings with a direct supervisor.
- Work with other areas of the Company on projects as requested and prepare claim summaries and reports for management.
- Meet with existing or prospective clients and brokers, and attend company-sponsored training events and relevant industry conferences/meetings.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience managing and handling environmental liability insurance claims or related relevant experience.
- Experience handling specialty lines claims is strongly preferred.
- A four-year college degree is required.
- A JD is required.
- Knowledge of claims, legal, and coverage issues in all . jurisdictions is essential.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills are necessary, along with strong technical skills and writing experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, internet research, and Genius is required.
- Ability to accurately and timely analyze coverage, draft coverage position letters, and collaborate with counsel regarding litigation and coverage strategies.
- Compliance with multi-state adjuster licensing requirements is necessary.

Special Responsibilities:
- The position requires the ability to quickly and accurately read, comprehend, analyze, and produce written materials and to use a computer for long periods.
- Some travel is required.

Salary Information:
- The annualized base pay range is $120,000 - $140,000.
- Actual base pay may be above or below the listed range and is determined by factors such as complexity, location, scope of the role, experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment.
- Base salary is one component of the Company’s comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

Company Information:
- The Company is a holding company engaged in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and investment management.
- **Members Only** Holdings, Ltd, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, provides global insurance and reinsurance solutions.
- The Company operates under the brand Allied World, supporting clients, cedents, and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001.
- Allied World benefits from a worldwide network of affiliated entities.
- The Company offers a generous benefits package including Health and Dental Insurance, a 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.
- Allied World Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Note: The job location includes multiple locations such as US-CT-Farmington, US-NY-New York, and US-NJ-Iselin.