AsbestosEnvironmental Senior Technical Claims Specialist

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Argo Group is seeking a Seniorlevel experienced Complex Claims Specialist to work in our Chicago (IL) Los Angeles (CA) New York City (NY) Omaha (NE) Richmond (VA) Rockwood (PA) or San Antonio (TX) office. This role is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of highly complex asbestos environmental and other types of toxic tort claims as well as sexual abuse cases. This is an individual contributor role for a candidate recognized as a technical and legal expert in the interpretation of complex or unusual policy coverages in area of general liability insurance coverage as it relates to asbestos environmental other types of toxic tort claims and sexual abuse claims. This candidate will work within assigned limits of broad authority on assignments requiring a high degree of technical and legal complexity and coordination. This position reports to the SVP of Legacy and Reinsurance Claims located in Chicago.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Works on highly complex investigations of claims analyzes coverage liability compensability and damages. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated.
• Manages all types of investigative activity on major claims. Coordinates discovery and litigation strategy with staff counsel or panel attorneys.
• Negotiates highly complex settlement packages sets reserves and authorizes payment within scope of authority settling claims in most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
• Coordinates third party recovery with subrogation/salvage unit.
• Makes recommendations on claim management policies and processes to management.
• Analyzes claims activities; prepares and presents reports to management.
• Works with attorneys cocarriers brokers and insureds regarding the handling and/or disposition of highly complex claims.
• Keeps current on state/territory regulations case law and issues as well as industry activity and trends. May participate in industry trade groups.
• May provide guidance and assistance to less experienced claims staff and other functional areas including ceded reinsurance.
• May be responsible for special claims projects and presentations

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers ability to be profitable).
• A specialized knowledge of highly complex asbestos environmental sexual abuse and toxic tort claims typically achieved through:
  • At least seven years of general liability claim adjudication/management experience with an emphasis on the adjudication of asbestos environmental liability sexual abuse and other types of toxic torts claims
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree and preferably bar admission in at least one jurisdiction
• Independent decision maker takes full responsibility for making decisions keeping risk and compliance at the center of the process. Makes decisions with data driven tools and information.
• A strong focus on in getting things done right. Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by:
  • Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.
  • Being solution (not problem) focused
  • Thinking with a global mindset first.
• Successful traits (flexibility ability to thrive in change being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast paced environment that is evolving constantly.
• Demonstrates active listening and proactive communication by listening first and then preparing carefully before engaging in conversation to communicate well thought out feedback.
• Ability to build rapport and foster collaborative productive relationships with business partners and organizational peers with a focus on timely and meaningful exchanges of information and providing valueadded solutions.
• The courage to offer and support others to express different opinions and ideas regardless of popularity or immediate acceptable.
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients business which may include CEO.
• Must work independently and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.
• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity. Consistently considers all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other businessrelated software.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to read and write English fluently is required.
• Must demonstrate a desire for continued professional development through continuing education and selfdevelopment opportunities.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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Argo Group International Holdings Inc. (Argo or the Company) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. (BWS) a New York and Torontolisted public company. Argo with over $8 billion of assets on its balance sheet is a leading underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty (P&C) market working with independent agents wholesale brokers and retail brokerage partners to deliver collaborative solutions for niche markets.

BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services and tailored capital solutions. BWS is backed by Brookfield Corporation a leading global investment firm whose asset management business manages more than $1 trillion in assets as of September 30 2024.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age ancestry color gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions) denial of family and medical care leave disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) race religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) sex (including pregnancy child birth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy child birth or breastfeeding) sexual orientation military or veteran status or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Our Benefits

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
  
  
• Workplace policies that support employee wellbeing include flex time and floating holidays.
  
  
• Comprehensive health wellness and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans benefits include dental disability life insurance medical and vision insurance matching 401(k) retirement savings generous paid time off 21 days of PTO 11 paid company holidays 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day) paid caregiver and parental leave paid bereavement jury duty/court appearances and military (up to 14 days) leave employee assistance program (EAP) and an array of voluntary benefits.
  
  
• Argo Academy a digital and instructorled platform that offers continuous learning and professional development Trainingmagazine lists Argo among the Training Top 125 Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
  
  
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams encourages crossfunctional engagement and collaboration builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs) and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue creative innovation professional and personal development.
  
  
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs.
  
  
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25 of all new hires annually.