AVP, Claim - Financial Lines

JOB DESCRIPTION

This individual contributor role requires a demonstrated, high degree of specialized and technical competence in managing complex Directors and Officers claims, including but not limited to complex coverage issues, high severity exposures, and litigation management through trial.

This role will also require ad hoc work on special projects and presentations on those assignments to senior management.

Responsibilities include:


* Identifying and evaluating coverage issues; preparing comprehensive coverage letters and analyses; and developing/managing strategies for complex litigation involving coverage issues.


* Identifying and evaluating severity exposures through in-depth analyses of legal and factual issues; retaining and managing litigation counsel through trial; and developing and managing strategies for complex litigation.


* Independently negotiating settlements, and attending arbitrations, mediations, trials for complex litigation.


* Developing strategies for managing complex matters.


* Presenting complex matters to senior claims management and business partners.


* Developing and maintaining a productive engagement and business relationship with Underwriting and Actuarial partners.


* Providing effective coaching, education, and development for select high-performing staff, and as otherwise directed.


* Proactively participate, and occasionally lead, in the development of training opportunities, including preparing training materials, and coordinating/presenting presentations.


* As directed, participate in projects, presentations (internal/external), etc., as the subject matter expert in their field.At least 8 years of experience in claims or a related field.


* College degree or equivalent business experience.


* Law degree preferred but not required.


* A demonstrated, high degree of specialized and technical knowledge in the investigation, analysis, and resolution of Directors and Officers matters.


* Expertise in handling complex coverage and high exposure matters through resolution or trial.


* Excellent written and verbal communications skills.


* Demonstrated ability to communicate efficiently and effectively.


* Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.


* Proven ability to work in a collaborative fashion and develop strong relationships with a wide spectrum of people.


* Demonstrated ability in coaching, influencing, and developing staff and business partners at all levels.


* Must be both service and results driven, highly analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to make timely and appropriate decisions.


* Advanced organizational and time management skills.


* Understand the significance of organizational change management; support the implementation of organization change management actions and programs; identify change impacts as they are observed and communicate same to team leads.


* Excellent collabor...