Overview In this role you will oversee high-exposure general liability and property damage claims nationwide (excluding NY), handling all aspects from fact gathering to litigation management. You will set case strategies, including mediations and trials, and lead resolution efforts with defense counsel. You will collaborate with Underwriting on trends and regulatory developments affecting product lines. You will drive special projects and occasionally travel for mediations and trials. Join a mission-driven, employee-owned insurer known for stellar results and a culture that values taking thoughtful, impactful action.
Compensation / Benefits- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual bonus plans
- 401(k) - automatic company contributions
- PTO and holidays
- Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
- Health & wellness benefits
Responsibilities- Handle high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the United States (excluding New York)
- Manage all aspects of claim-handling including investigation, coverage analysis, injury/damages evaluation, and litigation management
- Evaluate claims and set resolution strategies, including mediations and trials in complex claims
- Develop and implement claim resolution strategies and identify claims where trial is appropriate
- Select, retain, and direct defense counsel on litigated cases
- Collaborate with Underwriting on industry trends or case law/statutory developments affecting product lines
- Lead in special projects and other duties as needed
- Occasional travel for mediations and trial as necessary
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in business administration, insurance, or related field
- 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance experience with general liability claims
- Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience would be beneficial
- Superior writing and communication skills
- Proactive investigation and risk transfer identification
- Hands-on attorney management and strategic claim handling
- Litigation management
- Case law and statutes knowledge impacting general liability claims
- Mediation and trial handling
