Complex Claims Director – Primary Severity Unit – Psu

Complex Claims Director – Primary Severity Unit – Psu

Requirements

• 5+ years of Commercial/Industry claims experience preferred
• Excellent communication ability (verbal/written) and strong negotiation skills
• Advanced experience and capabilities in litigation claims management including ADR and mediation process
• Experience attending and controlling claims – pre-suit, litigated and post-trial – at mediations, settlement conferences, etc.
• Property and Casualty adjusting licenses required and must be obtained within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Determining scope and extent of available primary and excess coverage and issuance of appropriate coverage position letters
• Development and execution of investigation strategies which identify critical issues effecting liability, causation and damages
• Assessing and, as warranted, pursuing risk transfer and contribution opportunities
• Clear and concise communication and contact with internal and external stakeholders including insureds, brokers and underwriters
• Evaluating claim exposures and setting appropriate reserves
• Developing and implementing resolution strategies including utilization of ADR
• Presentation to senior management of claim disposition recommendations
• Independent and proactive negotiation of multi-million dollar claims with top plaintiff attorneys nationwide after securing appropriate authority
• Effectively managing litigation costs in coordination with counsel, vendors, and insureds
• +/- 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• JD helpful but not required