Director LPP and PPEL Claims

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Requirements:

• Four-year college degree- Juris Doctorate preferred
• Experience in claims leadership.
• Experience in professional liability claim handling processes and procedures.
• Experience with the legal principles of professional liability and damages, as well as legal procedures and the workings of legal institutions.
• Must possess appropriate insurance adjusting license(s) as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team handling Lawyers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims.
• Manage claims in accordance with company policies, procedures, and relevant state laws and regulations.
• Conduct and coordinate thorough investigations to assess coverage, liability, and damages.
• Maintain accurate claim file documentation and timely follow-up.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for insureds throughout the claim process.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust claim reserves in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate the defense of litigated claims, including selecting and managing counsel and approving legal expenses.
• Negotiate and settle claims within delegated authority and attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Support internal and external audits and collaborate with Underwriting through claim insights and summaries.
• Perform deductible collection and provide backup for absent team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.