p>Qualifications, Education & Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of Professional Liability claims experience along with following:
ā¢ Strong oral and written communication skills ā¢ Strong analytical and organizational skills; Strong negotiation and investigation skills ā¢ Excellent interpersonal skills ā¢ Ability to evaluate coverage involving a wide variety of loss scenarios and ability to think strategically ā¢ In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process ā¢ Currently holds or can readily obtain all required adjuster licenses ā¢ Knowledge of insurance industry, claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment ā¢ Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims; Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal department efficiency ā¢ Ability to and willingness to present to senior management and other stakeholders ā¢ Ability to resolve complex disputed claims; J.D. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
ā¢ Reviewing and analyzing complex coverage issues and preparing coverage positions letters ā¢ Investigating, analyzing, and evaluating liability and damages ā¢ Managing and directing outside counsel; reviewing & approving legal budgets and fee statements ā¢ Preparing Large Claim Reports related to matters of significant reserve and trial activity ā¢ Timely and appropriately setting case reserves ā¢ Developing and executing negotiation and resolution strategies ā¢ Monitoring and attending trials, mediations and settlement conferences ā¢ Engaging with underwriting supporting policy construction and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis and risk assessment ā¢ Extensive communications with insureds, brokers, reinsurers and other business contacts ā¢ Attending client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business.