Hybrid Complex Claims Specialist – MPL

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About the role

  • Complex Claims Specialist handling Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims from inception to resolution at Hiscox. Involves negotiation, settlement, and litigation support with a focus on positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Handle Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims for the organization from inception to resolution
  • Negotiate and settle Miscellaneous Professional Liability insurance claims
  • Responsible for all aspects of the claims, including liaise with external and internal business partners (e.g., outside experts and/or or legal counsel; underwriting)
  • Adjust and resolve complex to severe claims that include all phases of litigation
  • Draft complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights and denial letters with minimal supervision
  • Review and analyze claim documentation and legal filings
  • Drive litigation best practices to lead defense strategy on litigated files
  • Mentor Claim Examiners
  • Identify emerging exposures and claims trends
  • Accurately document claim files with all relevant claim documentation, correspondence and notes

Requirements

  • 8+ years of claims handling experience or 7-8 years litigation experience. (A JD from an ABA accredited law school may be considered as a supplement to claims handling experience.)
  • Proven ability to positively affect complex claims outcomes through investigation, negotiation and effectively leading litigation
  • Advanced knowledge of coverage within the team’s specialty or focus
  • Advanced knowledge of litigation process and negotiation skills
  • Experience in mentoring and training other claims examiners
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • B.A./B.S degree from an accredited College or University preferred
  • Ability to act a subject matter expert within team
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight
  • Experience attending and leading mediations, arbitrations and trials
  • Demonstrated ability to advance product innovation or develop a greater understanding of other aspects of the business through training or other relevant projects
  • Demonstrates courage in addressing and solving difficult or complex matters with insureds, attorneys and brokers
  • Demonstrated steps taken toward additional certifications by an approved authority such as a CPCU, ARMS or AINS designation
  • Commitment to professional development and learning demonstrated by at least 5 hours of continuing education related to insurance topics through Success Factory, Hiscox in-person or video conference training sessions, or other in-person seminars or webinars.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with competitive company matching
  • Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
  • Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
  • 24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days
  • Paid parental leave
  • 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
  • Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
  • Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
  • Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
  • 2023 Gold level recipient of Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
  • Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
  • Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks
  • Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation

Job title

Complex Claims Specialist – MPL

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$125,000 - $155,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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