Technical Claim Director - MCU CGL/Casualty Claims

The Jonus Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Jonus Group is seeking a highly skilled Technical Claim Director to join our Casualty Major Case Unit. This hybrid role oversees high-exposure bodily injury and property damage claims across the United States (excluding New York), requiring a strong background in general liability, sharp analytical skills, and strategic resolution planning.

You will manage investigations, coverage analyses, and litigation, lead mediations and trials, and coordinate with underwriting and defense counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field.
• A Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal or insurance-related experience with general liability claims.
• Extensive experience handling general liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage with significant exposure under both primary and excess policies.
• Strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting general liability claims.
• Experience with claims involving various insurance risks and policies (e.g., construction, premises liability, security, marine).

Responsibilities

• Manage high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the U.S. (excluding New York).
• Conduct thorough fact investigations, coverage analyses, injury/damages evaluations, and litigation management.
• Develop and implement claim resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials.
• Select, retain, and direct defense counsel for litigated cases.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams on industry trends, case law, and statutory developments.
• Lead special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel for mediations and trials as necessary.

Skills

Proactive investigation

Strategic claim handling

Risk transfer

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/insurance

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Technical Claim Director - Casualty Major Case Unit

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Claim Director to join a Casualty Major Case Unit. This role involves managing high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the United States (excluding New York). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in general liability claims, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective claim resolution strategies. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience) + bonus opportunities
• Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the U.S. (excluding New York).
• Conduct thorough fact investigations, coverage analyses, injury/damages evaluations, and litigation management.
• Develop and implement claim resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials.
• Select, retain, and direct defense counsel for litigated cases.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams on industry trends, case law, and statutory developments.
• Lead special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel for mediations and trials as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field. A Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal or insurance-related experience with general liability claims.
• Expertise:
  • Extensive experience handling general liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage with significant exposure under both primary and excess policies.
  • Strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting general liability claims.
  • Experience with claims involving various insurance risks and policies (e.g., construction, premises liability, security, marine).
• Skills:
  • Proactive investigation and strategic claim-handling abilities.
  • Strong risk transfer identification and pursuit skills.
  • Superior writing and communication skills for effective collaboration with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and management.

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