Private D&O Claim Consultant

The Hartford•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hartford Global Financial Lines Directors and Officers (D&O) Claims Group currently has an open claim professional position. As a D&O claims professional, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of claims-made, Private and Non-Profit D&O Claims, from inception to final disposition. As these claims are often in litigation, experience handling litigated Management Liability Claims matters through resolution and managing defense counsel is required. Responsibilities include all aspects of claim file management from assignment to conclusion including: Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned Appropriately and accurately analyzing and determining coverage, liability and damages based upon the facts of each claim Communicating written position(s) to insured's and other required parties on coverage, liability damages and other issues Setting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment Presenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels Developing and implementing resolution strategies through negotiations to achieve high quality outcomes Proactively managing litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting and bill review Understanding and analyzing potential extra-contractual liability as needed Attending trials and mediations as necessary Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, training and product development initiatives Preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc. Providing support and working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments Addressing inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service Providing key training and marketing support to Underwriters Attend and present at various industry events each year on risk management and claims topics

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree Required
Minimum of five years handling litigated Private and Non-Profit D&O coverage and/or liability cases as defense counsel or claims handler.
Background in Public D&O or Financial Institutions, Financial Services Claims and Fiduciary (ERISA) Claims is a plus
Candidate should be disciplined, results-oriented and able to focus on bottom line results
Candidates are required to have knowledge and experience handling all aspects of Management Liability claims.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills
Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of insurance coverage issues
Superior time, task prioritization and desk management skills.
An ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others
Ability to work with only moderate amount of supervision and employ a “team player” attitude.

Nice To Haves

Background in Public D&O or Financial Institutions, Financial Services Claims and Fiduciary (ERISA) Claims is a plus

Responsibilities

Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned
Appropriately and accurately analyzing and determining coverage, liability and damages based upon the facts of each claim
Communicating written position(s) to insured's and other required parties on coverage, liability damages and other issues
Setting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment
Presenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels
Developing and implementing resolution strategies through negotiations to achieve high quality outcomes
Proactively managing litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting and bill review
Understanding and analyzing potential extra-contractual liability as needed
Attending trials and mediations as necessary
Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, training and product development initiatives
Preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc.
Providing support and working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments
Addressing inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service
Providing key training and marketing support to Underwriters
Attend and present at various industry events each year on risk management and claims topics