AVP, D&O Claims

USP Allied World Specialty Insurance Company in; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and DisabilityInsurance

401k match

Group Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Allied World is seeking an experienced claims professional to investigate, evaluate and resolve liability insurance claims including D&O, fiduciary, crime and other professional lines. You will collaborate with underwriting, finance, actuarial and operations on projects and provide superior service to clients and brokers.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of relevant experience, a four-year college degree (JD preferred), and strong negotiation, communication and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Seven plus years of liability insurance claims experience or relevant experience.
• Experience with D&O, fiduciary, crime and other professional lines claims preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities; technical writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims across broad coverages and accounts.
• Draft coverage positions, analyze coverage and manage litigation with counsel.
• Establish reserves and report claim developments to management.
• Participate in legal proceedings, mediations, and cross‑functional projects.
• Engage with clients and brokers; prepare claim summaries and reports.
• Attend industry conferences and meet with prospective clients.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

MS Office

Internet research

Typing

Education

Four-year college degree

J.D.

Job description

Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge. We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs. Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary

Investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims made against the Company’s insurance policies including public and private D&O, fiduciary, crime, and other professional lines policies. Engage in collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company, including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations, and technology. Provide superior service to all customers, whether internal or external.

Job Duties

• Efficiently manage a vigorous load of claims involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages.
• Promptly analyze coverage, draft accurate and timely coverage positions, and manage litigation by effectively interacting with insureds, brokers, defense counsel and other parties as required.
• Establish timely and appropriate reserves and regularly report claim developments and trends to claims and underwriting management.
• Participate in legal proceedings, including mediations.
• Work with other areas of the Company including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations and technology on projects as requested.
• Prepare claim summaries and other reports as necessary for management.
• Meet with existing or prospective clients and brokers.
• Attend relevant industry conferences/meetings.

Job Requirements

At least 7 years’ experience handling liability insurance claims or related relevant experience. Experience handling specialty lines claims is preferred. Four-year college degree is required, but J.D. is strongly preferred. Substantial knowledge of issues underlying insurance claims with a concentration on D&O, fiduciary, crime, and other professional lines claims. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Some technical writing experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office products, internet research and typing. Ability to accurately and timely analyze coverage and instruct and collaborate with counsel regarding litigation strategy and claim resolution and resolve claims and otherwise act within the scope of delegated authority.

Special Requirements

• Work requires the ability to quickly and accurately read, comprehend, analyze and produce written materials and to use a computer for long periods of time.
• Some travel required.

The salary range for this role is between: $115,000 – 140,000 The annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one component of Allied World’s comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

• Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance.

Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:

• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.

Take the next step in your career with us. Allied World is the perfect spot for driven professionals who thrive on collaboration and knowledge. We believe that when our talented team members work together, our clients get the best results. We celebrate diverse perspectives and offer growth opportunities through training, mentoring, and career development. Our people are our greatest asset, and we're proud of our exceptional team.