Contractor: Complex Professional Liability Claims Lead

Hiscox; Connecticut; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Hiscox is seeking a Temporary Contract Complex Claims Specialist—Professional Liability to support the US Claims team. You will manage mid- to high-severity professional liability claims across Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability.

You will coordinate with outside counsel, underwriting and business partners, handling claims from inception through resolution under defined assignment terms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional liability and/or specialty or financial lines claims-handling experience.
• Proven ability to positively affect complex claims outcomes through investigation, negotiation and effectively leading litigation.
• Advanced knowledge of professional liability coverage principles and coverage analysis across lines.
• Advanced knowledge of litigation process and negotiation skills.
• Must hold or be able to obtain before handling applicable claims, all adjuster licenses required for the jurisdictions covered by the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts and resolves complex, mid- to high-severity professional liability claims in all phases of litigation.
• Drafts complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights and denial letters with minimal supervision.
• Reviews and analyses claim documentation and legal filings.
• Drives litigation best practices to lead defense strategy on litigated files.
• Utilizes investigation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolutions to affect outcomes.
• Identifies emerging exposures and cross-line issues affecting professional liability portfolios.
• Identifies suspected fraudulent claims and coordinates with special investigations unit.
• Documents claim files thoroughly in compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Professional liability claims handling

Litigation negotiation

Coverage analysis

Adjuster licenses (jurisdictions)

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Hiscox is seeking a Temporary Contract Complex Claims Specialist—Professional Liability to support the US Claims team. You will manage mid- to high-severity professional liability claims across Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability.

You will coordinate with outside counsel, underwriting and business partners, handling claims from inception through resolution under defined assignment terms.