Associate Claims Counsel - Management Liability

IAT has an immediate need for an Associate Claims Counsel in our Management Liability Claims Unit that can be located in any of our IAT locations. This role is a true complex claims handling role that is tasked with managing all lines of Management Liability Claims under our Management liability policies. The ideal candidate for this role will have 03 years of experience as a claim professional with experience handling Management liability claims including Employment Practices liability Directors and Officers Liability Fiduciary Liability as well as Crime claims on a national basis.

This role works a hybrid schedule from any IAT office location. The hybrid schedule reflects our values (thinking and acting like an owner collaboration and teamwork) as it requires working from the office with colleagues and other disciplines Monday through Wednesday with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling Management Liability Claims (EPL D&O Fiduciary and Crime) for Private and NonProfit businesses based on Claim Guidelines
• Within authority limit thoroughly analyze investigate negotiate and resolve all levels of severity claims
• Selects directs and manages defense counsel including approval of budgets
• Develops litigation/file disposition strategy. Attends mediations settlement conferences and trials
• Verifies/analyzes applicable coverage for the reported claims
• Follow operational policies and procedures including compliance regulatory and performance and customer service standards
• Prepare reports including Large Loss Reports to management which accurately reflects loss development potential/actual financial exposure coverage issues claim and recovery strategies
• Establishes 24hour contact and maintain appropriate contact with all involved stakeholders throughout the life of the claim file
• Identifies and addresses recovery/contribution/SIU opportunities
• Sets accurate/timely loss/expense reserves in compliance with Claim Guidelines.
• Drafts correspondence including but not limited to coverage letters to stakeholders as required
• Support business partners on an as needed basis on various claim and underwriting related issues and marketing meetings
• Maintains resident/nonresident adjuster licenses as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have:

• Juris Doctorate required
• Properly licensed registered or authorized and in good standing to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working
• 03 years management liability claim experience including handling employment liability practices directors & officers liability and fiduciary liability coverages
• Excellent coverage analysis skills with experience in drafting coverage position correspondence
• Experience handling litigated files and direction of defense counsel a plus
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must be willing to travel average 1 day a month
• Claims Licensure as required by respective state(s)
• CPCU and other insurance related studies are beneficial
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize multitask and prioritize work
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data utilize sound judgment to draw conclusion and make supported decisions
• To qualify applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require now or in the future VISA sponsorship for employment purposes

Preferred to have:

• CPCU and other insurance related studies
  
  

Our Culture

IAT is the largest private familyowned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT were committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward driving innovation stable partnerships and growth. Thats why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

We offer comprehensive benefits like:

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) 12 Company Holidays 38 Paid Days Off
• 7 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performancebased bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. We maintain a drugfree workplace and participate in EVerify.

Compensation:

Please note the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $80800 $127900. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position. The total compensation will include a base salary performancebased bonus opportunities 401(K) match profit sharing opportunities and more. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate qualifications skills competencies and geographical location related to this specific role.

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