Claims Manager, Risk Management

Starr Insurance•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. The Claims Manager, Risk Management will be responsible for: · Active oversight of claims currently managed by a Third Party Administrator as well as direct handling of an active inventory of primary and excess claims related to policies written out of the Risk Management Profit Center in various jurisdictions · Performing prompt coverage analysis and determination, investigation into liability and defenses, and timely reserve evaluations · Perform audits through claim systems and on-site visits · Required to attend mediations, settlement conferences, etc. to negotiate cost-effective settlements and attend trials on an “as needed” basis · Provide timely and meaningful information to underwriters, actuaries and reinsurers to update them regarding losses which could impact Starr’s policies

Requirements

8 - 10 years of experience in energy claims handling, management and/or overseeing Third Party Administrator(s)
Prior experience handling and evaluating claims involving large commercial complex coverage analysis
Demonstrated success managing litigation, evaluating and negotiating casualty claims
Self-starter and team player who needs little direction and is focused on developing, and executing on, creative solutions to our clients’ most challenging business problems
Strong coverage knowledge
Superior negotiation and litigation management skills
Must be organized and have excellent documentation skills
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent and diplomatic communicator
Customer- service and relationship-oriented
Innovative and curious, with a desire for continuous learning and growth
Travel is required and will vary depending on business needs and caseload
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor preferred

Responsibilities

Active oversight of claims currently managed by a Third Party Administrator
Direct handling of an active inventory of primary and excess claims related to policies written out of the Risk Management Profit Center in various jurisdictions
Performing prompt coverage analysis and determination, investigation into liability and defenses, and timely reserve evaluations
Perform audits through claim systems and on-site visits
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, etc. to negotiate cost-effective settlements and attend trials on an “as needed” basis
Provide timely and meaningful information to underwriters, actuaries and reinsurers to update them regarding losses which could impact Starr’s policies