Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Job Title: Sr. Director, Casualty Claims

Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct multiple teams of Directors, Claims Managers, and Examiners responsible for resolving claims within various product line divisions.
- Report to the Managing Director, Casualty Claims and communicate the organization’s objectives and priorities to staff while measuring progress toward stated goals.
- Develop and execute strategies focused on enhancing claim quality and delivering superior customer service.
- Identify significant potential exposure on claims and prepare appropriate alerts for Executive Management and internal business partners.
- Analyze and provide appropriate direction on coverage, strategic direction, and resolution of complex high-exposure claims.
- Foster and encourage strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Underwriting, Product Lines, and Actuarial departments.
- Review and approve reserves and settlements exceeding the authority of managers or directors.
- Prepare and distribute reports by collecting and summarizing information.
- Participate in senior claims leadership strategy meetings and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure adherence to Fair Claims Practices regulations and internal Claims Quality Performance Objectives by the team.
- Promote and enhance strong relationships with customers and channel partners.
- Make recommendations regarding reserve changes to senior management.
- Assist in budget preparation, expense evaluation, and assessment of resource needs.
- Assess and evaluate individual manager, examiner, and team performance, provide feedback, and develop training needs.
- Participate in special projects as requested.
- Travel to other claim offices and conferences as required.

Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.

Experience and Skills:
- Prior experience with change management and/or reorganization.
- Prior people management or comparable work experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong desire for continuous improvement.

Salary Information:
The base salary for this position ranges from $171,200 to $285,300, with a 55% bonus potential. The salary offered will be based on factors such as job-relevant education, experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

Additional Information:
- Company offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- US Work Authorization is required; the company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Company offers competitive benefit programs, including multiple health, dental, and vision insurance plan options, life, disability, and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave.

Company Overview:
Company is a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in more than 20 countries, and is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations globally. The company values collaboration, continuous improvement, and supporting employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Company is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.