Claims Manager - Cyber Claims - Large Risk/Middle Market

About the role

An independent claims handler who will manage and oversee the end-to-end claims process for a wide variety of matters under BBR, Infosec and Media Tech policies. Supports Beazley's vision of being the highest performing sustainable specialty insurer through proactively managing claims, at an individual and portfolio level where required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of Cyber, Data Breach Class Action, Privacy and Tech E&O claims.
• Handle claims from first notice of loss through resolution, assessing severity, complexity, and direct financial loss to determine the appropriate level of involvement based on claim type, maturity, and quantum, while working closely with brokers, insureds, and underwriting partners.
• Evaluate policy coverage in line with underwriting intent, draft clear and well-reasoned coverage position letters, and effectively communicate coverage determinations to brokers, insureds and other relevant stakeholders in accordance with Beazley's Claims Service Standards.
• Manage portfolio of medium to high severity claims, including Category 2 and some Category 1 claims (i.e., claims with an expected or actual value in excess of $500,000 or having material coverage issues) including (depending on training and agreement of the Head of) Coverage Litigation but without allegations of bad faith.
• Review of individual claims within the portfolio on a regular basis ensuring claims records are maintained in a timely manner as required by Beazley's claims controls and standards as well as regulatory minimums.
• Establish appropriate and timely case reserves adhering at all times to Beazley's authority protocols and Beazley's Claims Reserving Philosophy and Standards while using all tools available to demonstrate potential loss exposure.
• Develop, iterate, document, and execute claims strategies taking into account uncertainties, key decisions, potential outcomes, and estimated associated costs.
• Ensure the management of claims conforms to the agreed standardized processes, maintain accurate and updated claims files including proper documentation and data.
• Communicate any material claims to Reinsurance and Finance as set out by the applicable claims authority, claims controls/protocols, and procedures.
• Understand and implement Beazley's Conduct Risk Policy.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement culture within the overall claims function.
• Maintain an awareness of the overall strategic objectives and business plans of the Beazley claims function to the degree required to identify gaps or future opportunities to Claims Management.
• Work with Underwriters and Claims Team to understand marketing and underwriting strategies for the business area.
• Join client meetings to share Beazley's claims philosophy and address specific claims issues.
• Provide input to underwriters of potential or existing insured’s claims experience.
• Identify issues and trends, consult relevant stakeholders if required, and take appropriate and/or corrective action.
• Identify wordings issues and suggest policy wording improvements.
• Leverage networking opportunities within the business to develop standardized underwriting policy and best practices within Beazley.
• Help produce presentations and marketing literature as required.
• Operate within approved claims authority at all times.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant regulation, minimum claim handling standards and Beazley's claims controls and protocols.
• Adhere to Beazley's procedures for the selection and retention of 3rd party professionals.
• Manage escalation of items from delegated partners.
• Conduct file reviews or audits as required, and resolve any issues identified.
• Propose strategies for future claims handling, review case reserve adequacy, and ensure the TPA remains focused on claim finalization.
• Work proactively to develop and maintain strong relations with key brokers and insureds.
• Promote the Beazley brand of excellence and professionalism in client service.
• Adhere to Beazley's Conflicts of Interest policy, alert the appropriate person to any potential conflicts of interest, and take steps to resolve them promptly.
• Immediately advise your Head of or Group Head of Claims if any Beazley employee seeks to exert undue influence on you or any other team member to act improperly in the management, reserving, or settlement of any claim.
• Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system.
• Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers.
• Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or