Attorney in Morristown, NJ

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In-House

Morristown, NJ

Attorney in Morristown, NJ

Non-practicing Attorney

15-15 yrs required

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Job Title: AVP, Auto/Transportation Commercial Claims

Job Responsibilities:
The AVP, Auto/Transportation Commercial Claims is a pivotal role within the Claims Division, tasked with managing and overseeing a team of Claims professionals dealing with automobile and transportation claims. The primary responsibilities include:

- Providing technical expertise and oversight to Claims Directors and Examiners, particularly in the analysis and handling of coverage issues and complex claims.
- Managing through Claims Directors to ensure the identification and retention of top talent, engaging proactively in training, employee development, and ensuring performance accountabilities are managed consistently and timely.
- Overseeing the Trial Committee process, including reviewing cases set for trial, assisting in developing resolution strategies, and managing the reporting process to the Home Office.
- Attending mediations and trials of complex cases across the United States.
- Reviewing and editing timely and appropriate responses to Time Limit/Stowers/Policy Limit Demands.
- Conducting automobile/transportation liability reserve reviews of accounts.
- Overseeing control activities such as BI Predictive Modeling System, review of Large Loss Snapshot, reserve reviews, and aging reviews.
- Conducting training sessions on current topics and facilitating partnership calls with internal and external stakeholders to address issues of concern with Underwriting, actuarial, and Risk Engineering team members.
- Partnering with other business unit leadership team members to ensure consistency in process and quality claim handling across business units.
- Identifying opportunities for loss cost reduction and supporting strategies that result in improved financial outcomes.
- Addressing state and federal regulatory issues, including Medicare issues and state insurance department audits and complaints.
- Working on various claims-related projects as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a JD being beneficial.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience leading managers and multiple teams.
- At least 15 years of working experience in the insurance industry, specifically handling automobile/transportation coverage issues.
- Multi-line experience as a front-line claims adjuster/supervisor and experience in a service/account management role.
- Detailed technical knowledge of automobile/transportation claims handling, with the ability to advise Claims Directors and Examiners on the handling of complex injury and property damage cases.
- Ability to analyze complex coverage issues and draft coverage disclaimers/Reservation of Rights letters.
- Experience in Liability Claims Audit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills to develop productive working relationships across organizational lines.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive and engage in active strategic discussions across stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to make decisions in a team-based environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel 10-20%.

Salary Information:
For individuals assigned or hired to work in the indicated location(s), the base salary range is $166,900 - $180,000 per year. The position is incentive-eligible. Total individual compensation, including base salary and short & long-term incentives, will consider various factors such as geographic location, scope and responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability, specialization, and business needs. The pay range may be subject to modification in the future.

Jun 27, 2025
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