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About the Role

This is a temporary contract assignment for a Complex Claims Specialist focusing on Professional Liability. The role involves managing mid- to high-severity claims from inception through resolution, including Allied Healthcare Professional Liability, Architects & Engineers Professional Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. The contractor will collaborate with external and internal business partners, manage claims and litigation processes, and provide subject-matter expertise.

Responsibilities

Adjusts and resolves complex, mid- to high-severity Professional Liability claims, including Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability matters in all phases of litigation
With minimal supervision, drafts complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights and denial letters
Reviews and provides analysis of claim documentation and legal filings
Drives litigation best practices to lead defense strategy on litigated files
Shares subject-matter expertise and provides knowledge support to team members as needed during the assignment
Uses superior knowledge and experience to affect positive claim outcome via investigation, negotiation and utilization of alternative dispute resolutions
Identifies and communicates emerging exposures, claim trends, and cross-line issues affecting Professional Liability portfolios
Identifies suspected fraudulent claims and tracks with special investigations unit
Accurately documents claim files with all relevant claim documentation, correspondence and notes in compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory authorities

Requirements

5+ years of Professional Liability and/or Specialty or Financial Lines claims-handling experience, preferably including one or more of the following: Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, or Miscellaneous Professional Liability
A JD from an ABA accredited law school may be considered as a supplement to claims handling experience
Proven ability to positively affect complex claims outcomes through investigation, negotiation and effectively leading litigation
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Advanced knowledge of Professional Liability coverage principles, with the ability to apply coverage analysis across Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims
Advanced knowledge of litigation process and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced analytical skills
B.A./B.S Degree required, JD optimal
Must hold, or be able to obtain before handling applicable claims, all adjuster licenses required for the jurisdictions covered by the assignment

Skills

Professional Liability claims handling
Specialty or Financial Lines claims handling
Allied Healthcare claims handling
Architects & Engineers claims handling
Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims handling
Litigation management
Investigation
Negotiation
Coverage analysis
Verbal communication
Written communication
Analytical skills

Work Type

Contractor
Temporary contract assignment

Experience Level

5+ years of Professional Liability and/or Specialty or Financial Lines claims-handling experience

Education Level

B.A./B.S Degree
JD

Salary/Compensations

$75-$90/hour

Benefits

This contract assignment is not eligible for Hiscox employee salary, bonus, paid time off, retirement, or employee benefit programs unless expressly stated in the applicable engagement agreement
Any benefits available through a staffing agency or other employer of record are governed solely by that organization’s terms

About the Company

As an international specialist insurer, Hiscox is selective and focuses on key areas of expertise and strength, underpinned by a culture that encourages challenging convention and looking for better ways of doing things.
Hiscox insures the unique and the interesting, and seeks the same in talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other.
The company believes in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong. Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.
Hiscox is a solid, but slightly contrary business that likes to do things differently and constantly seeks to evolve. With roots going back to 1901, it is ambitious and going places.
Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus on the needs of underserved and specialty commercial clients via both regional broker and direct distribution channels, and is today the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.
Hiscox USA has a talent force of about 400 employees mostly operating out of 6 major cities - New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber & data risk, multiple professional liability lines, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, commercial property and terrorism.