Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

8-10 yrs required

No

that is driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to delivering the best insurance solutions and service possible. Join the Hiscox USA team as a Complex Claims Specialist and build a brilliant future for yourself and the company.

H1: Join Hiscox USA as a Complex Claims Specialist!
H2: Take on a challenging role in the fast-growing professional liability insurance industry.

Overview:

Hiscox USA is seeking a talented and experienced Complex Claims Specialist to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with top professionals in the insurance industry and make a real impact. The Complex Claims Specialist will be responsible for managing and resolving complex general liability claims, as well as providing thought leadership within and outside the company. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

- Independently analyze liability claims for potential coverage and set adequate case reserves.
- Strategize and maximize early settlement opportunities for general liability claims.
- Monitor litigation and manage local defense counsel.
- Continually assess exposures and adequacy of claim reserves.
- Actively engage in business development, product innovation, and market/customer insight.
- Develop strong working relationships with underwriting leadership.
- Attend mediations and/or settlement conferences when appropriate.
- Assist in preparing and presenting quarterly reserving packs.
- Liaise directly with insureds and brokers on a daily basis.
- Maintain timely and accurate file documentation/information in claims management system.

Personal Specification:

- JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Bar admission in good standing.
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in general liability with an insurance carrier or litigation experience in general liability.
- Litigation and mediation experience.
- Ability to analyze liability and potential damages exposure.
- Experience monitoring outside counsel.
- Experience negotiating allocation issues.
- Experience drafting or reviewing litigation budgets.
- Experience recommending or setting reserves.
- Experience handling large volume of claims or litigation matters.
- Ability to manage case load independently and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to establish rapport and build relationships with clients.
- Team-oriented with ability to excel in a collegial environment.
- Leadership and people management skills.

What Hiscox USA Offers:

- Competitive salary and bonus based on personal and company performance.
- Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, and FSA.
- 401(k) with competitive company matching.
- 24 paid time off days.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Paid sabbaticals after 10 years of service.
- Dynamic, creative, and values-driven culture.
- Modern and open office spaces with complimentary fruit and drinks.
- Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, and community involvement.
- Matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via the Hiscox USA Foundation.

About Hiscox USA:

Established in 2006, Hiscox USA is the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group. They primarily focus on the needs of small and middle market commercial clients through both broker and direct distribution channels. Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 420 employees operating mainly out of 6 major cities: New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Their commercial product portfolio includes technology, cyber & data risk, professional liability, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, commercial property, and terrorism.

Join Hiscox USA and be part of a unique culture driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to delivering the best insurance solutions and service possible. This hybrid position requires working in the office a minimum of two days per week and can be based in multiple locations, including Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Manhattan, NY; West Hartford, CT; and Scottsdale, AZ.

Salary range: $100k-$125k

Don't miss this opportunity to work with amazing people and build a brilliant future for yourself and the company. Apply now to be a Complex Claims Specialist at Hiscox USA!