Technical Claim Director - Casualty/CGL MCU

The Jonus Group • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Claim Director to join a Casualty Major Case Unit. This role involves managing high-exposure, complex bodily injury. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in general liability claims, exceptional litigation management skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective claim resolution strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal or insurance-related experience with general liability claims.
• Extensive experience handling liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage with significant exposure under both primary and excess policies.
• Strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting general liability claims.
• Expertise in handling claims for various insurance risks and policies (e.g., construction, premises liability, marine).
• Proactive investigation, risk transfer identification, strategic claim handling, and sophisticated claims resolution skills.
• Superior writing and communication skills for effective collaboration with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and management.

Nice To Haves

• A Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across various jurisdictions in the U.S.
• Conduct thorough fact investigations, coverage analyses, claim evaluations, and litigation management.
• Develop and implement claim resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials.
• Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel for litigated cases.
• Collaborate with Underwriting to address industry trends, case law, and statutory developments.
• Assist Underwriters in reviewing policy submissions as needed.
• Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life and AD&D insurance (2x base salary)
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and certification opportunities
• Education bonuses for successful completion of approved courses

What This Job Offers

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