Senior GL Claims Specialist: Settlements & Litigation

Hiscox; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years

Adoption assistance

Headspace

Job summary

The Complex Claims Specialist at Hiscox is a senior, individual contributor who adjudicates assigned claims within authority and provides operational support to the claims team.

Based in multiple US locations including Atlanta, GA, this role requires deep expertise in General Liability and Bodily Injury, plus strong negotiation, litigation, and mentoring skills to drive optimal outcomes for insureds and brokers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of claims handling experience within General Liability & Bodily Injury.
• A JD from an ABA accredited law school may be considered as a supplement to claims handling experience.
• Proven ability to positively affect highest severity claims outcomes through investigation, negotiation and effectively leading litigation.
• Expert knowledge of coverage within the team’s specialty or focus.
• Expert knowledge of litigation process and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of mentoring others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• BA/BS degree from an accredited College or University preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and maximize early settlement opportunities for Construction Defect and 3rd Party Property Damage Claims.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge regarding coverage triggers and time on risk allocation.
• Draft and Review coverage analyses.
• Manage/Partner with local defense counsel while monitoring litigation.
• Drive litigation best practices to manage deployment and utilization of defense counsel.
• Continually assess exposures and adequacy of claim reserves.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge regarding theories of liability and state specific negligence standards.
• Accurately document claim files with all relevant correspondence, documentation, and file notes.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of ACV vs RCV property damage assessments.
• Attend mediations and/or settlement conferences where appropriate.
• Identify suspected fraudulent claims and tracks with special investigations unit.
• Actively participate in the Claims/UW/Actuarial feedback loop.
• Keep senior claims management adequately and appropriately informed of key issues.
• Liaison directly on a daily basis with insureds and brokers

Skills

Claims handling

Negotiation

Litigation management

Investigations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coverage analysis

Mentoring

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

BA/BS degree

Job description

The Complex Claims Specialist at Hiscox is a senior, individual contributor who adjudicates assigned claims within authority and provides operational support to the claims team.

Based in multiple US locations including Atlanta, GA, this role requires deep expertise in General Liability and Bodily Injury, plus strong negotiation, litigation, and mentoring skills to drive optimal outcomes for insureds and brokers.