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About the Role
This senior-level individual contributor position adjudicates assigned claims within given authority and provides operational support to the claims team. The role is primarily hybrid, requiring in-office attendance at least two days per week for candidates near an office location, though qualified remote candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Strategize and maximize early settlement opportunities for Construction Defect and 3rd Party Property Damage Claims
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge regarding coverage triggers and time on risk allocation
- Draft and Review coverage analyses
- Manage/Partner with local defense counsel while monitoring litigation
- Drive litigation best practices to manage deployment and utilization of defense counsel
- Continually assess exposures and adequacy of claim reserves
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge regarding theories of liability and state specific negligence standards
- Accurately document claim files with all relevant correspondence, documentation, and file notes
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ACV vs RCV property damage assessments
- Attend mediations and/or settlement conferences where appropriate
- Identify suspected fraudulent claims and tracks with special investigations unit
- Actively participate in the Claims/UW/Actuarial feedback loop
- Keep senior claims management adequately and appropriately informed of key issues
- Liaison directly on a daily basis with insureds and brokers
Requirements
- 10+ years of claims handling experience within General Liability & Bodily Injury
- A JD from an ABA accredited law school may be considered as a supplement to claims handling experience
- Proven ability to positively affect highest severity claims outcomes through investigation, negotiation and effectively leading litigation
- Expert knowledge of coverage within the team’s specialty or focus
- Expert knowledge of litigation process and negotiation skills
- Proven track record of mentoring others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills
Skills
- Claims handling
- General Liability
- Bodily Injury
- Coverage analysis
- Litigation management
- Negotiation
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Manhattan, NY
- Scottsdale, AZ
- West Hartford, CT
- Remote
Work Type
- Permanent
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior level
Education Level
- B.A./B.S degree from an accredited College or University preferred
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000-$135,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 401(k) with competitive company matching
- Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans
- Company paid group term life, short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
- 24 Paid time off days
- 2 Hiscox Days
- 10 paid holidays
- Ability to purchase 5 PTO days
- Paid parental leave
- 4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
- Financial Adoption Assistance
- Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
- Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
- Company paid subscription to Headspace
About the Company
- Hiscox is an international specialist insurer focusing on key areas of expertise and strength.
- The company culture encourages challenging convention and seeking better ways of doing things.
- Hiscox insures the unique and the interesting, and seeks talented people who are smart, reliable, and look out for customers and each other.
- The company believes in doing the right thing, making good, and rebuilding when things go wrong.
- Hiscox USA was established in 2006 to focus on the needs of underserved and specialty commercial clients.
- Hiscox USA is the fastest-growing business unit within the Hiscox Group.
- Hiscox USA has approximately 400 employees operating out of 6 major cities.
- Hiscox USA offers a broad portfolio of commercial products, including technology, cyber & data risk, professional liability, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, commercial property, and terrorism.
Equal Opportunity
- Hiscox Values: Courage, Ownership, Integrity, Connected, Human.
- Hiscox USA offers a dynamic, creative and values-driven culture.
- Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks.