Private D&O Claim Consultant

Claims Consultant FL - CV07GE
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The Hartford Global Financial Lines Directors and Officers (D&O) Claims Group currently has an open claim professional position. As a D&O claims professional, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of claims-made, Private and Non-Profit D&O Claims, from inception to final disposition. As these claims are often in litigation, experience handling litigated Management Liability Claims matters through resolution and managing defense counsel is required.

Responsibilities include all aspects of claim file management from assignment to conclusion including:

Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned

Appropriately and accurately analyzing and determining coverage, liability and damages based upon the facts of each claim

Communicating written position(s) to insured's and other required parties on coverage, liability damages and other issues

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 through negotiations to achieve high quality outcomes

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

Understanding and analyzing potential extra-contractual liability as needed

Attending trials and mediations as necessary

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

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

Providing support and working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments

Addressing inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service

Providing key training and marketing support to Underwriters Attend and present at various industry events each year on risk management and claims topics

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree Required Minimum of five years handling litigated Private and Non-Profit D&O coverage and/or liability cases as defense counsel or claims handler.

Background in Public D&O or Financial Institutions, Financial Services Claims and Fiduciary (ERISA) Claims is a plus,Candidate should be disciplined, results-oriented and able to focus on bottom line results

Candidates are required to have knowledge and experience handling all aspects of Management Liability claims.

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills

Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of insurance coverage issues

Superior time, task prioritization and desk management skills.

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

Ability to work with only moderate amount of supervision and employ a “team player” attitude.

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, Naperville, IL, Alpharetta, GA) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).   Candidates who do…