· Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary and excess policy casualty claims including negligence, premise liability, commercial automobile, construction bodily injury, construction defect, product liability, and sexual assault.
· Investigate and analyze coverage under primary and excess casualty insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft routine and complex coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
· Manage litigation filed nationwide against insureds; appoint, direct and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims; assist internal business partners, including claims vendor management, disbursement and legal collections teams with defense counsel, bill payment and collection issues.
· Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments.
· Promptly communicate with management on adverse case developments and provide information on pertinent issues affecting professional liability product lines.
· Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
· Analyze and convey summations of complex issues; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans, both orally and in written form.
· Maintain and adhere to internal guidelines and procedures.
· Ensure proper adherence to internal reporting requirements.
· Contribute and assist in the implementation of a wide range of initiatives, discussion and action plans brought forth by management.
· Participate in agent related functions and meetings as required.
· Actively participate in the ongoing training and development of the claims examiners.