Remote Complex Claims Specialist for Legal Malpractice

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is seeking a Complex Claim Specialist to handle complex professional liability claims with an emphasis on legal malpractice.

The role may be located in a claims office with the possibility of remote work, involving coverage evaluation, risk transfer, liability analysis, and litigation management. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of professional liability experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a background in JD/CPCU/RPLU is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the handling of professional liability claims.
• Proficient computer skills required to navigate a paperless claim file system.
• High level of technical claim skills and legal knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Easily adapts to changing situations, requirements and priorities.
• Ability to effectively influence others without damaging relationships.
• Skillful negotiator.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• JD / CPCU / RPLU designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognize exposures and ensure reserving is appropriate and timely.
• Evaluate coverage issues and risk transfer opportunities.
• Complete a thorough, independent investigation with an understanding and utilization of available resources (internet, PACER, experts).
• Manage litigation by proper selection, planning, budgeting and partnership with counsel.
• Exhibit strong negotiation skills.
• Effectively communicate exposures both internally and externally.
• Responsible for formulating proper resolution strategy to ensure best claim outcome.
• The position will require periodic travel to attend mediations, trials and related meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Adaptability

Time management

Influence

Fast-paced

Education

JD

CPCU

RPLU

Tools

Paperless claim system

PACER

Legal research tools

Job description

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is seeking a Complex Claim Specialist to handle complex professional liability claims with an emphasis on legal malpractice.

The role may be located in a claims office with the possibility of remote work, involving coverage evaluation, risk transfer, liability analysis, and litigation management. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of professional liability experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a background in JD/CPCU/RPLU is preferred.