Property and Casualty Claims Technical Director
About the role
The Claims Technical Director position is within the P&C Corporate Claims Division of Great American Insurance Group. This division supports various P&C claims operations across multiple lines of business.
Responsibilities
- Manages a book of claims, including construction defect and property claims, involving significant size and/or complexity.
- Conducts thorough investigations, critically assesses coverage and liability, and formulates strategic approaches to claim resolution.
- Works toward the resolution of claims files, attends arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences or trials, as necessary.
- Negotiates settlements within prescribed authority and submits recommendations to supervisors on cases exceeding personal authority.
- Conveys highly complex information (coverage, recommendations, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
- Serves as the technical expert on a product(s).
- Evaluates and makes recommendations to executive management on internal and external issues of strategic importance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience in property and casualty claims, including general liability or property claims litigation experience.
- Prior experience with construction defect claims is strongly preferred.
- Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
- Operates at the highest authority level on complex, high-impact assignments, possessing extensive technical knowledge and skills in both product and industry.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. For more information, visit http://www.gaig.com/careers.
Pay
$110,000.00 - $140,000.00
Schedule
Candidates located in Cincinnati are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Essential core in-office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. Qualified candidates located outside of the greater Cincinnati area will be considered to work remotely with travel to Cincinnati as needed.