General Liability Claims Director

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Large Loss Commercial General Liability Technical Claims Director. The role requires managing a caseload of high-severity claims and collaborating with Underwriters and Defense Counsel. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in Commercial General Liability claims and strong communication skills. This position offers an entrepreneurial work environment allowing for significant decision-making authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 8+ years of experience handling complex Commercial General Liability claims.
• Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of high-severity/low frequency claims.
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment with authority in business decisions.
• Collaborate with Underwriters on policy direction and industry trends.
• Develop litigation strategy with Defense Counsel and conduct claims investigations.

Skills

Exceptional writing and communication skills

Team leadership

Claims investigation

Handling complex Commercial General Liability claims

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Commercial Insurance Recruiter @ Polikov Recruitment Solutions | Executive Search | Surety | Property & Casualty | E&O | D&O | Insurance

Polikov Recruitment Solutions specializes in recruiting in the Commercial Property & Casualty/Professional Insurance Industry.

We are currently searching for an experienced Large Loss Commercial General Liability Technical Claims Director in Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.

Our client is an A+ rated carrier serving niche insurance markets & shouldering the risks, so their clients have the security to create, explore, grow and prosper.

Highlights of this role:

• You will handle a very manageable caseload of high‑severity/low frequency claims. Pending will be a target maximum of 80 claims
• You will work in an entrepreneurial environment and be expected to have an “Ownership Mentality” giving you a lot of authority to make business decisions as you see fit
• You will work with Underwriters to develop & shape the direction of the policy and discuss industry trends or case law that may impact their respective product lines
• You will work closely with Defense Counsel on developing appropriate litigation strategy and be very involved in deep and thorough claims investigations

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Juris Doctorate preferred
• Managerial or Team leader experience preferred
• 8+ years of experience handling complex Commercial General Liability, Excess and other Casualty Claims
• Exceptional writing and communication skills allowing you to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and upper management

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