Director, Claims
About The Position
About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world. Job Summary: You have the opportunity to join Everest Insurance, a member of Everest Group, Ltd., as an experienced claims professional on our Casualty Claims team in any of our Everest locations. In this role, you will handle complex general liability and excess liability/umbrella claims of all varieties.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and investigation skills
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims
- In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
- Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses
- Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims
- Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency
- Ability and willingness to present to senior management and to others in other group settings
- Knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and legal and regulatory environment
- 5 years of claims handling experience
- B.A. or B.S. required; JD preferred
Nice To Haves
- JD preferred
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and analyzing complex coverage issues and preparation of coverage position letters
- Investigating, analyzing and evaluating liability and damages
- Managing and directing outside counsel
- Preparing case summary reports related to matters of significant reserve and trial activity
- Setting timely and appropriate case reserves
- Developing and executing claim strategies as well as resolution strategies
- Negotiating and resolving catastrophic cases
- Attending trials, mediations and settlement conferences
- Managing and overseeing Third Party Administrators (TPAs)
- Working with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments
- Extensive communication with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, and underwriters
- Attending client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business
- Performing similar work-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- 401k match
- retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
