Overview
This role involves proactive, fair, and timely handling of complex liability insurance claims to achieve optimum payout results. Responsibilities include assessing coverage issues, conducting investigations, managing claim reserves, and coordinating with outside counsel on litigated matters.
Responsibilities
- Handle claims proactively to achieve optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, expeditiously, and economically.
- Assess coverage issues on claims and issue appropriate coverage letters/documentation within required timeframes.
- Complete timely claim investigations and post appropriate reserves.
- Proactively manage outside counsel on litigated claims.
- Handle claims in accordance with the organization’s best practices.
Requirements
- B.A. plus 6+ years of claim-handling and/or comparable legal experience, with a concentration in handling Directors & Officers, Fiduciary and Employment Practice Liability claims.
- J.D. strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies
- Proactive approach to initial investigation, claim handling, attorney management, and resolution.
- Superior communication skills to work effectively with insureds, underwriters, and claimants.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Range
- $136,618.00 - $199,120.00
Incentives & Retirement
- Annual bonus plans
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
- Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)
Work & Life
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
- Parental and family care leave
- Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
- Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
- Employee assistance program
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Personal & Professional Growth
- Training & certification opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Education bonuses
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.