Auto and General Liability Claims Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned;

• Making coverage determinations and communicating written position(s) to insureds and other required parties;

• Within prescribed authority levels, setting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment;

• Presenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels;

• Developing and implementing resolution strategies to achieve high quality outcomes;

• Proactively managing litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting and bill review;

• Attending trials and mediations as necessary;

• Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects and product development initiatives;

• Preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc.;

• Providing support to field offices to assist field personnel with coverage and liability analysis, time limit demands, extra contractual exposure evaluations and other issues of complexity;

• Work with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments; and

• Address inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; law degree a plus.

• Minimum of seven years handling complex litigated coverage and liability matters.

• Candidate should be disciplined, results-oriented and able to focus on bottom line results.

• Superior analytical ability and organizational skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills.

• Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of coverage and tort laws.

• An ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others.

• Superior interpersonal skills.

• An ability to exceed expectations and influence others

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?

• This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Lake Mary, FL, Scottsdale, AZ, Alpharetta, GA, and Naperville, IL) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business need arise.