Claims Manager, EPL - Financial Lines

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Location: New York (on-site)

The Claims Manager will be responsible for the active management of EPL (Employment Practices Liability) claims. Prior experience handling EPL and/or professional liability claims is preferred. The successful candidate will be required to evaluate coverage, draft coverage correspondence and assess appropriate reserves, undertake claims investigations, manage defense counsel and legal spend, assess liability and financial exposure and effectively negotiate cost effective, good faith claims resolution.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required. Juris Doctorate preferred
  
• 5-7 years of experience in the insurance/legal profession dealing specifically with Financial and/or Professional Lines claims
  
• In-depth understanding of policy language/coverage
  
• Experience managing, evaluating, mediating and negotiating EPL claims. In-depth knowledge of the U.S. legal system, civil litigation and ADR proceedings
  
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to various claims presented under Financial and Professional Lines policies
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $140,000 - $155,000.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.