Claims Consultant - Accountants and Professional Liability

Claims Consultant – FL (CV07GE) Position located in the Hartford Financial Lines Errors & Omissions E&O Claims Group. Responsible for a caseload of third‑party Accountants and Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims from inception to final disposition. Claims often involve litigation; experience handling Professional Liability matters is required. Responsibilities Conduct investigations and analyze information learned. Appropriately and accurately analyze and determine coverage, liability, and damages based upon the facts of each claim. Write and communicate to insureds regarding coverage, liability, damages, and other issues. Set appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitor regularly for needed adjustment. Present cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established limits. Develop and implement resolution strategies through negotiations to achieve high quality outcomes. Proactively manage litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting, and bill review. Understand and analyze potential extra‑contractual liability as needed. Attend trials and mediations as necessary. Contribute to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, training and product development initiatives. Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc. Provide support and collaborate with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments. Address inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service. Provide key training and marketing support to Underwriters. Qualifications Juris Doctorate strongly preferred. Minimum of three years handling third‑party Professional Liability insurance defense or coverage litigation. Experience handling miscellaneous professional liability claims strongly preferred. Experience with accountants professional liability claims a plus. Familiarity and experience with AI‑powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, is a plus. Disciplined, results‑oriented with focus on bottom‑line results. Knowledge and experience handling all aspects of liability claims. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent strategic thinking, execution, negotiation, and advanced technical claim handling skills. Knowledge of insurance coverage issues a plus. Superior time, task prioritization, and desk management skills. Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, concisely, and influence others. Additional Information – Work Arrangement Hybrid or Remote; employees living near one of the office locations (Hartford, CT; San Antonio, TX; Lake Mary, FL; Scottsdale, AZ; Alpharetta, GA; Naperville, IL) expected to work in an office three days a week (Tuesday‑Thursday). Remote employees expected to come into an office as business needs arise. Internet requirements: high‑speed broadband with upload speed ≥5Mbps and download speed ≥30Mbps, hardwired to Hartford issued computer via ethernet. Modem/router/gateway supplied by internet provider must be hardwired. To confirm internet speed, visit Remuneration Annualized base pay range: $122,400 – $183,600. Additional rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hartford