Claims Specialist - Latent Bodily Injury

Job description

Specialist Claims - CH07DE We'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 Claim Specialist is the highest claim handling designation within the Complex Claims Unit - Bodily Injury (CCU BI) and is a visible and important role. CCU BI is a highly specialized claim team responsible for the management of The Hartford's long-tail asbestos, sexual molestation/harassment, sports-related head injury, opioid, and toxic tort claims. Claims in CCU are often associated with complex fact patterns and coverage issues that may involve multiple years and types of insurance coverage. CCU claims also commonly involve litigation, require subject matter expertise to manage and can involve higher exposures. RESPONSIBILITIES : The Claim Specialist must demonstrate the ability to independently and timely manage all aspects of the most complex, high-value claims while exhibiting a detailed knowledge of the claim, a well-reasoned analytical focus and a clear strategy for resolution. The Claim Specialist must also be willing to share their expertise and contribute to broader claim goals by participating in audits, projects and training initiatives. Other responsibilities include: Provide proactive communications to customers and business partners in the management and resolution of claims; Respond to inquiries from customers and provide superior customer service; Review and analyze multiple complex policies and coverage parts (including general liability and umbrella/excess liability); Write and articulate clear, concise and accurate coverage positions; Conduct investigations regarding claims and/or lawsuits; Effectively manage litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning/budgeting, and proactively position claims for resolution; Develop and persuasively articulate complex coverage, liability and damage assessments; Provide detailed impactful recommendations to leadership; Pursue and finalize coverage and liability risk transfer against other liable parties and insurance carriers; Conduct complex negotiations and articulate coverage/liability positions; Attend mediations and trials as necessary; Proactively manage accurate expense, reserve…