Senior Complex Claims Director – Management Liability

About the role

Join us as a Senior Complex Claims Director – Management Liability to play your part in transforming the way we help customers manage risk. This role offers opportunities to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Determining the scope and extent of available coverage.
• The investigation, evaluation and disposition of new and existing Directors & Officers Liability claims including possibly Employment Practices Liability and Fiduciary Liability claims.
• Preparation and execution of investigation strategies which identify critical issues effecting liability, causation and damages and assessment of risk transfer and contribution opportunities.
• Clear and concise communication and contact with internal and external customers, including insureds, brokers and underwriters, to provide guidance and manage expectations.
• Proper documentation of exposure evaluation and resolution strategy.
• Frequently present to senior management of claim disposition recommendations.
• Obtain the appropriate authority to independently negotiate multi-million dollar claims with the top plaintiff attorneys nationwide.
• Document evaluation, thought process, and strategy. Utilize ADR as appropriate and necessary.
• EFFECTIVELY STRATEGIZE AND BUDGET LITIGATION OF EACH CLAIM THROUGH DISCUSSIONS WITH COUNSEL, VENDORS AND INSUREDs. ESTABLISH WITH DEFENSE AND COVERAGE COUNSEL CLEAR GROUND RULES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL CONTROL OF BUDGET AND EXPENSES.
• 10% travel.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience handling complex insurance claims, litigation or other related experience; management liability claims experience highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) and strong negotiation skills.
• Advanced experience and capabilities in litigation claims management including ADR and mediation process.
• Experience attending and controlling cases: pre-suit, litigated, post-trial, at mediations, settlement conferences, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required. JD highly preferred.
• Multi-state adjuster licenses preferred.
• Motivation and interest in the potential for an upwardly mobile career path.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• JD highly preferred.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in managing complex insurance claims.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in managing litigation and ADR processes.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, financial security, and professional development.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

Base salary range: $118,000 - $178,000. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Primarily in-office, with occasional travel.