Head of Coverage Management & Claims Strategy

Starrcompanies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies seeks an experienced insurance coverage professional to lead its Coverage Management Unit within the Technical Claims Group in New York. The Manager will guide coverage analyses, policy interpretation, and timely, well-supported determinations across Starr's lines of business, collaborating with Legal and Underwriting.

The role focuses on building internal capability, reducing reliance on outside coverage counsel, and providing guidance on declaratory judgments and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state.
• Approximately 15+ years of relevant experience in insurance coverage, insurance claims, coverage litigation, or a combination of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Coverage Management Unit as an internal resource supporting claim professionals across Starr's lines of business.
• Partner with claim professionals and claim leadership in evaluating coverage and developing appropriate coverage positions.
• Provide practical guidance on policy interpretation, coverage analysis, reservation of rights, coverage determinations, and related claim communications.
• Assist claim teams in working through coverage questions that require additional technical support or expertise.
• Promote consistent and well-reasoned coverage decision making across the Claims organization.
• Develop practical tools, guidance, and training that strengthen the ability of claim professionals to identify, analyze, and resolve coverage issues.
• Help determine when a coverage matter can be addressed internally and when referral to outside coverage counsel is appropriate.
• Manage the use of outside coverage counsel and establish effective referral and demand management practices.
• Provide guidance on declaratory judgment actions and coverage related litigation and coordinate with Starr's Legal Department when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Underwriting regarding coverage issues, policy language, new filings, endorsements, and lessons emerging from claims.
• Identify recurring or emerging coverage issues and communicate relevant considerations to Claims leadership and other business partners.
• Establish appropriate reporting and governance for the Coverage Management Unit.
• Recruit, develop, and manage members of the Coverage Management Unit.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Starr Insurance Companies seeks an experienced insurance coverage professional to lead its Coverage Management Unit within the Technical Claims Group in New York. The Manager will guide coverage analyses, policy interpretation, and timely, well-supported determinations across Starr's lines of business, collaborating with Legal and Underwriting.

The role focuses on building internal capability, reducing reliance on outside coverage counsel, and providing guidance on declaratory judgments and