Management Liability Claims Specialist

IAT Insurance Group; Rolling Meadows (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

26 PTO Days + 12 Holidays

7% 401(k) Company Match

Profit sharing

Educational assistance

Mentorship program

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is seeking a Management Liability Claims Specialist who can be located at any IAT location, with a hybrid office schedule. The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and teamwork, requiring in-office days Monday through Wednesday and remote options Thursday and Friday.

Responsibilities include handling EPL, D&O, fiduciary, and crime claims for private and non-profit entities, managing defense counsel, drafting coverage positions, and ensuring timely reserves and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of management liability claims experience (including handling employment liability practices, directors & officers’ liability and fiduciary liability coverages) or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience is defined as 9+ years of relevant claims experience, specifically claims involving litigation.
• Excellent coverage analysis skills with experience in drafting coverage position correspondence
• Experience handling litigated files and direction of defense counsel
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must be willing to travel, average 1 day a month
• Claims Licensure as required by respective state(s)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data, utilize sound judgment to draw conclusion and make supported decisions
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes

Responsibilities

• Handle Management Liability Claims for EPL, D&O, Fiduciary, and Crime for Private and Non-Profit clients
• Within authority limit, analyze, investigate, negotiate, and resolve all levels of severity claims
• Selects, directs and manages defense counsel including approval of budgets
• Develops litigation/file disposition strategy and attends mediations, settlement conferences and trials
• Verifies/analyzes applicable coverage for the reported claims
• Follow operational policies and procedures, including compliance, regulatory and performance and customer service standards
• Prepare reports, including Large Loss Reports, to management which accurately reflects loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, claim and recovery strategies
• Establishes 24-hour contact and maintain appropriate contact with all involved stakeholders throughout the life of the claim file
• Identifies and addresses recovery/contribution/SIU opportunities
• Sets accurate/timely loss/expense reserves in compliance with Claim Guidelines
• Drafts correspondence, including but not limited to, coverage letters to stakeholders as required
• Support business partners on an as needed basis on various claim and underwriting related issues and marketing meetings
• Maintains resident/nonresident adjuster licenses as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Management liability

Litigation experience

Coverage analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Travel authorization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

CPCU

Job description

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Management Liability Claims Specialist that can be located in any of our IAT locations.

This role works a hybrid schedule from an IAT Office. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner, collaboration, and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling Management Liability Claims (EPL, D&O, Fiduciary and Crime) for Private and Non-Profit businesses based on Claim Guidelines
• Within authority limit, thoroughly analyze, investigate, negotiate and resolve all levels of severity claims
• Selects, directs and manages defense counsel including approval of budgets
• Develops litigation/file disposition strategy. Attends mediations, settlement conferences and trials
• Verifies/analyzes applicable coverage for the reported claims
• Follow operational policies and procedures, including compliance, regulatory and performance and customer service standards
• Prepare reports, including Large Loss Reports, to management which accurately reflects loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, claim and recovery strategies
• Establishes 24-hour contact and maintain appropriate contact with all involved stakeholders throughout the life of the claim file
• Identifies and addresses recovery/contribution/SIU opportunities
• Sets accurate/timely loss/expense reserves in compliance with Claim Guidelines.
• Drafts correspondence, including but not limited to, coverage letters to stakeholders as required
• Support business partners on an as needed basis on various claim and underwriting related issues and marketing meetings
• Maintains resident/nonresident adjuster licenses as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of management liability claims experience (including handling employment liability practices, directors & officers’ liability and fiduciary liability coverages) or equivalent
• Equivalent experience is defined as 9+ years of relevant claims experience, specifically claims involving litigation.
• Excellent coverage analysis skills with experience in drafting coverage position correspondence
• Experience handling litigated files and direction of defense counsel
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must be willing to travel, average 1 day a month
• Claims Licensure as required by respective state(s)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data, utilize sound judgment to draw conclusion and make supported decisions
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes

Preferred To Have

• CPCU and other insurance related studies

Compensation

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $60,600 – $95,700. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Like

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.