Senior Manager Specialty Claims

The Senior Manager Specialty Claims is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing claims covered under Marriott Internationals global Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and Fidelity insurance lines. The Senior Manager Specialty Claims provides assistance to the Director of Specialty Claims and the Senior Director Global Claims while using his/her judgment and technical expertise in the handling investigation and resolution of claims.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• Minimum of at least 5 years EPL claims handling experience or related work experience
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated effective problemsolving and mediation skills including the ability to recognize research and address underlying causes of problems recommend and implement solutions and facilitate constructive conflict resolution to guide others toward achieving identified objectives.
• Extensive experience in negotiation and claims resolution utilizing strong mediation and problemsolving skills to resolve conflict address issues identify root causes and implement solutions.

Preferred

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university
• Knowledge of California employment law
• Handson experience handling depositions mediations arbitrations and trials

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Manage EPL claims brought against Marriott including attorney letters administrative agency charges arbitrations mediations and judicial actions.
• Administer Marriotts global Fidelity insurance policy and manage claims brought under this policy.
• Receive review and make insurance coverage decisions for EPL and Fidelity claims.
• Conduct initial and followup investigations on EPL claims including attorney demand letters arbitrations and thirdparty guest claims.
• Assign EPL claims to outside counsel and negotiate staffing and bill rates.
• Oversee outside counsel through every stage of the litigation process to ensure compliance with Marriott policy appropriate defense tactics and cost containment.
• Monitor review and pay invoices and expenses submitted by defense counsel.
• Collaborate with Marriott associates in other departments including Human Resources Employee and Labor Relations Loss Prevention Internal Investigations Legal and Internal Audit in the resolution of EPLI and Fidelity claims.
• Advise the Director of Specialty Claims of any high exposure claims and trends and collaborate on resolution strategy.
• Attend deposition preparation sessions depositions arbitrations mediations and trials.
• Provide knowledge and insight to Human Resource representatives General Managers and Directors of Finance about Marriotts EPLI and Fidelity insurance policies.
• Act as a liaison between the field Corporate and outside counsel to insure that all of Marriotts policies and practices are applied uniformly and consistently.
• Draft and assist with the review of internal EPL team practices and procedures.
• Attend meetings conferences and training sessions on topics pertinent to EPL/Fidelity claims handling and resolution.

The salary range for this position is $108300 to $154500 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program comprehensive health care benefits 401(k) plan with up to 5 company match employee stock purchase plan at 15 discount accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable) life insurance group disability insurance travel discounts adoption assistance paid parental leave health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii) flexible spending accounts tuition assistance pretax commuter benefits other life and work wellness benefits and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility waiting period contribution and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive peoplefirst are committed to nondiscrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.