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