Portfolio Claims Handler

Job Type

Contractor

The Contractor will manage mid- to high-severity primary claims from inception through resolution, including Allied Healthcare Professional Liability, Architects & Engineers Professional Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability matters involving professionals such as insurance agents, property managers, tax preparers, consultants, and other service providers. The assignment includes all aspects of the claims and litigation process and requires coordination with external and internal business partners, including outside experts, legal counsel, underwriting, and other stakeholders.

The anticipated assignment duration, work schedule, and extension potential will be confirmed during the engagement process.

• Adjusts and resolves complex, mid- to high-severity Professional Liability claims, including Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability matters in all phases of litigation
• With minimal supervision, drafts complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights and denial letters
• Reviews and provides analysis of claim documentation and legal filings
• Drives litigation best practices to lead defense strategy on litigated files
• Shares subject-matter expertise and provides knowledge support to team members as needed during the assignment
• Uses superior knowledge and experience to affect positive claim outcome via investigation, negotiation and utilization of alternative dispute resolutions
• Identifies and communicates emerging exposures, claim trends, and cross-line issues affecting Professional Liability portfolios
• Identifies suspected fraudulent claims and tracks with special investigations unit
• Accurately documents claim files with all relevant claim documentation, correspondence and notes in compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory authorities

The US Claims team at Hiscox is a growing group of professionals working together to provide superior customer service and claims handling expertise. The claims staff are empowered to manage their claims within given authority to provide fair and fast resolution of claims for our insured and broker partners. With strong growth across the US business, the Claims team is focused on delivering profitability while reinforcing Hiscox’s strong brand built on a long history of outstanding claims handling.

• 5+ years of Professional Liability and/or Specialty or Financial Lines claims-handling experience, preferably including one or more of the following:
  Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, or Miscellaneous Professional Liability
• A JD from an ABA accredited law school may be considered as a supplement to claims handling experience
• Proven ability to positively affect complex claims outcomes through investigation, negotiation and effectively leading litigation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Advanced knowledge of Professional Liability coverage principles, with the ability to apply coverage analysis across Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims
• Advanced knowledge of litigation process and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• B.A./B.S Degree required, JD optimal
• Must hold, or be able to obtain before handling applicable claims, all adjuster licenses required for the jurisdictions covered by the assignment

• Temporary contract assignment for a defined period, with anticipated duration and start date to be confirmed
• Compensation will be provided at an agreed hourly or contract rate based on experience, qualifications,…