Technical Claim Director - Casualty Major Case Unit

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Claim Director to join a Casualty Major Case Unit. This role involves managing high-exposure, complex bodily injury. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in general liability claims, exceptional litigation management skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective claim resolution strategies.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $170,000/year
• Bonus Potential: Up to 20-25% annual bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and AD&D insurance (2x base salary)
  • Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Professional Development:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Training and certification opportunities
  • Education bonuses for successful completion of approved courses

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across various jurisdictions in the U.S.
• Conduct thorough fact investigations, coverage analyses, claim evaluations, and litigation management.
• Develop and implement claim resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials.
• Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel for litigated cases.
• Collaborate with Underwriting to address industry trends, case law, and statutory developments.
• Assist Underwriters in reviewing policy submissions as needed.
• Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field. A Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal or insurance-related experience with general liability claims.
• Skills:
  • Extensive experience handling liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage with significant exposure under both primary and excess policies.
  • Strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting general liability claims.
  • Expertise in handling claims for various insurance risks and policies (e.g., construction, premises liability, marine).
  • Proactive investigation, risk transfer identification, strategic claim handling, and sophisticated claims resolution skills.
  • Superior writing and communication skills for effective collaboration with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and management.

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