Management Liability Claims Specialist

IAT Insurance Group • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $60,600 - $95,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Management Liability Claims Specialist that can be located in any of our IAT locations. This role works a hybrid schedule from an IAT Office. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of management liability claims experience (including handling employment liability practices, directors & officers’ liability and fiduciary liability coverages) or equivalent
• Equivalent experience is defined as 9+ years of relevant claims experience, specifically claims involving litigation.
• Excellent coverage analysis skills with experience in drafting coverage position correspondence
• Experience handling litigated files and direction of defense counsel
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must be willing to travel, average 1 day a month
• Claims Licensure as required by respective state(s)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data, utilize sound judgment to draw conclusion and make supported decisions
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes

Nice To Haves

• CPCU and other insurance related studies

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling Management Liability Claims (EPL, D&O, Fiduciary and Crime) for Private and Non-Profit businesses based on Claim Guidelines
• Within authority limit, thoroughly analyze, investigate, negotiate and resolve all levels of severity claims
• Selects, directs and manages defense counsel including approval of budgets
• Develops litigation/file disposition strategy. Attends mediations, settlement conferences and trials
• Verifies/analyzes applicable coverage for the reported claims
• Follow operational policies and procedures, including compliance, regulatory and performance and customer service standards
• Prepare reports, including Large Loss Reports, to management which accurately reflects loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, claim and recovery strategies
• Establishes 24-hour contact and maintain appropriate contact with all involved stakeholders throughout the life of the claim file
• Identifies and addresses recovery/contribution/SIU opportunities
• Sets accurate/timely loss/expense reserves in compliance with Claim Guidelines.
• Drafts correspondence, including but not limited to, coverage letters to stakeholders as required
• Support business partners on an as needed basis on various claim and underwriting related issues and marketing meetings
• Maintains resident/nonresident adjuster licenses as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level