Job Description:
A medical professional liability insurance carrier is seeking a Senior Claims Representative to handle a caseload of claims and support the operations of the claims department and company. The primary responsibilities of the claims representative are to investigate, evaluate and resolve medical professional liability claims brought against the company’s insureds. This position requires handling claims across varied medical specialties that present the greatest severity and complexity in the department. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Claims in their Glastonbury, Connecticut, home office.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and analyze coverage issues.
- Select defense counsel.
- Coordinate the initial consultation with the insured and defense counsel.
- Retain and consult with defense medical experts.
- Manage litigation by communicating with defense counsel, monitoring legal status reporting and reviewing billing practices.
- Attend depositions of parties and experts, court conferences, mediations, and trials.
- Assist efforts to compile and analyze claim data.
- Attend periodic company functions including risk management and business development events.
- Provide feedback on and support implementation of corporate initiatives and IT projects.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in casualty insurance claims handling; complex claims handling or litigation experience (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of medical professional liability claims handling
- Ability to manage work outside the office including depositions, meetings with insureds and defense counsel, court conferences, mediations, and trials
- Claim Adjuster’s license in applicable states or agreement to obtain after hire
Benefits:
- Full benefits offered.
Contact:
Erin Gamez
312-884-0485
eshaughnessy@jacobsononline.com