Senior D&O/E&O Claims Counsel

Westfield Specialty; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Specialty is seeking an experienced claims professional to oversee commercial and financial lines claims, including D&O, E&O and EPL. The role requires handling claims end-to-end, coordinating with underwriters and counsel, and communicating developments to management.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in specialty insurance or law, JD, adjuster license, and strong written/verbal skills. This onsite role requires travel as needed and being in the office four days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 to 10 years' experience at either a specialty insurance carrier and/or law firm.
• Significant public/private D&O, E&O or EPL experience. Experience with program claims and working with MGU and MGA platforms in a claim capacity.
• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Candidates will be required to obtain and maintain insurance adjuster licenses.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytic, investigative, listening and negotiation skills.
• Experience multi-tasking, prioritizing work and working effectively in a team environment, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, completing work with limited supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Excel or transferable software packages.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to be onsite in office 4 days a week as per corporate policy.

Responsibilities

• Directly handle, manage and/or oversee commercial and financial lines Public and Private D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary and Crime/Fidelity claims.
• Handle claims through all phases: initial contact, investigation, coverage evaluation, reserving, resolution and documentation.
• Provide top-notch customer service to internal and external customers and business partners.
• Review and evaluate policies to determine coverage.
• Resolve coverage-related matters with outside counsel when necessary.
• Prepare written reports and present claims to management, underwriting, actuary and reinsurers as needed.
• Adhere to statutory regulations and Unfair Claims Practices Acts.
• Communicate claim developments and exposure analyses to claims management.
• Participate in mediations and settlements to resolution.
• Collaborate with underwriting to review trends and policy language; attend meetings with insureds and brokers.
• Work with outside vendors, including attorneys, to manage budgets and oversee litigation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Westfield Specialty is seeking an experienced claims professional to oversee commercial and financial lines claims, including D&O, E&O and EPL. The role requires handling claims end-to-end, coordinating with underwriters and counsel, and communicating developments to management.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in specialty insurance or law, JD, adjuster license, and strong written/verbal skills. This onsite role requires travel as needed and being in the office four days per week.