Senior Litigation & Liability Claims Examiner

Arbol is a global climate risk coverage platform and Fin Tech company offering full-service solutions for any business looking to analyze and mitigate exposure to climate risk. Arbol’s products offer parametric coverage which pays out based on objective data triggers rather than subjective assessment of loss. Arbol’s key differentiator versus traditional Insur Tech or climate analytics platforms is the complete ecosystem it has built to address climate risk.

This ecosystem includes a massive climate data infrastructure, scalable product development, automated, instant pricing using an artificial intelligence underwriter, blockchain-powered operational efficiencies, and non-traditional risk capacity bringing capital from non-insurance sources. By combining all these factors, Arbol brings scale, transparency, and efficiency to parametric coverage.

Arbol is looking for a seasoned Senior Litigation & Liability Claims Examiner to join our growing property casualty claims team at Lilypad Insurance Managers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in litigated liability claims, complex coverage analysis, and defense counsel management, along with the sound judgment and independent decision-making that come with senior-level experience. You'll work in a dynamic environment that blends litigation claims excellence with technology, including AI-driven tools, giving you the resources to deliver outstanding outcomes for policyholders and claimants when it matters most.

• Litigation Management: Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex litigated property and liability claims from lawsuit assignment through final resolution, ensuring timely, efficient claim handling.
• Third-Party Liability Claims: Investigate new third-party liability claims from first notice of loss, promptly contacting insureds and claimants to gather facts, assess liability, determine the claim evaluation, and set an action plan for resolution.
• Claimant Negotiation: Negotiate directly with claimants and their attorneys to reach fair, well-supported settlements on third-party liability claims, applying strong negotiation skills and sound judgment within assigned authority.
• Defense Counsel Partnership: Develop and execute effective, cost-efficient litigation strategies in partnership with defense counsel; prepare claim files for presentation and maintain consistent follow-up to keep cases moving toward resolution.
• Trial and Hearing Participation: Attend trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions by phone or in person as needed, representing the company’s interests and supporting favorable outcomes.
• Litigated Claim Negotiation: Once a claim proceeds to litigation, contact and negotiate directly with plaintiff attorneys as appropriate, applying proven negotiation skills to reach fair, cost-effective resolutions.
• Coverage Analysis: Review policy information to determine applicable coverages and make well-supported recommendations for resolving complex or disputed coverage issues in accordance with policy language and company guidelines.
• Liability Determination: Evaluate liability exposures with in-depth technical expertise, applying knowledge of tort law, contracts, and coverage forms to guide claim strategy.
• Reserve Accuracy: Recommend timely, accurate reserves based on claim analysis and defense counsel input, and monitor and adjust reserves as lawsuits progress.
• Case Strategy and Reporting: Maintain a current diary on each claim utilizing claims software, present files to internal claims committees, and provide detailed, accurate reports for management review on major losses.
• New Technology and AI: Leverage AI-driven tools and modern claims software to streamline litigation workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance the overall claims experience.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure lawsuit handling meets all benchmarks under company guidelines, applicable statutes, and Unfair Claims Practice Acts, including timely contact, defense counsel assignment, correspondence, and complaint response.
• Fraud Detection: Identify fraud indicators and recovery opportunities throughout the litigation process.
• Vendor Management: Engage and monitor the…