Claims Consultant - Architects and Engineers

Claims Consultant FL - CV07GEWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Hartford Global Financial Lines Errors and Omissions Claims Group currently has an open claim professional position in our Architects & Engineers (A&E) group. As an A&E claims professional, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of claims-made, commercial A&E claims, from inception to final disposition. As these claims are often in litigation, experience handling litigated A&E matters through resolution and managing defense counsel is required.Responsibilities include all aspects of claim file management from assignment to conclusion including:Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learnedAppropriately and accurately analyzing and determining coverage, liability and damages based upon the facts of each claimCommunicating written position(s) to insured's and other required parties on coverage, liability damages and other issuesSetting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustmentPresenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levelsDeveloping and implementing resolution strategies through negotiations to achieve high quality outcomesProactively managing litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting and bill reviewUnderstanding and analyzing potential extra-contractual liability as neededAttending trials and mediations as necessaryContributing to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, training and product development initiativesPreparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etcProviding support and working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developmentsAddress inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer serviceProvide key training and marketing support to UnderwritersProvide contract reviews for insureds and brokersAttend and present at various industry events each year on risk management and claims topicsCoordinate quarterly risk management newsletterOrganize and presenting webinars and in-house risk management seminars for high profile insuredsQualifications:Juris Doctorate degree preferred, bachelor’s degree requiredMinimum of 5 years handling litigated coverage and liability of professional liability cases and/or claims required. Experience handling litigated coverage and liability of architects & engineers cases and/or claims strongly desired.Risk Management Contract Reviews a plusCandidate should be disciplined, results-oriented and able to focus on bottom line resultsCandidates should demonstrate the following:Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent strategic thinking ability and execution skillsExcellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of insurance coverage issuesSuperior time, task prioritization and desk management skills.An ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade othersAbility to work with only moderate amount of supervision and employ a “team player” attitude.This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement.  Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Lake Mary, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Naperville, IL, Alpharetta, GA) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).   Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. As a condition of your employment, you must obtain and maintain a State Adjuster's License to process Property & Casualty Insurance Claims in the states supported by your office. Continued employment with The Hartford is contingent upon the successful passage of the Licensing exam(s) within 30 business days from the completion of the licensing training.For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Mifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit from your personal computer.CompensationThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:$122,400 - $183,600Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/AgeAbout Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & BenefitsSummaryLocation: United States - Remote; Scottsdale, AZ-Raintree Drive; San Antonio - Wiseman Blvd; Alpharetta, GA; Naperville, IL- W. Diehl Road; Hartford CT- Home Office; Lake Mary - Colonial Center PkwyType: Full time