SVP, Professional Liability, Professional & Executive Risk Claims Advocate

ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL:

HUB International Limited (HUB) is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker providing a broad array of property casualty risk management life and health employee benefits investment and wealth management products and services. With over 21000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America HUB has grown substantially in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer:

• Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
  • Health Savings Account funding
  • 401k matching program
  • Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
  • Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous PTO Package - Vacation Holiday Sick and Personal Time Off
• Great work/life balance because thats important for all of us!
• Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
• The ability to be a part of a motivated winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
• Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
• A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
• Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives

SUMMARY:

Unique opportunity for a leadership position that has responsibilities in both broking and claims.

This hybrid position affords the right candidate the opportunity to be a part of the development of the ProEx South Regions Professional Liability vertical while also supporting the South on claims within all ProEx lines of business.

As a broker you will be responsible for building and developing an industry leading portfolio of Professional Liability clients by cultivating in house client and colleague relationships developing a comprehensive service proposition for clients managing deep insurer relationships and developing strong sales and cross-sell capability for Professional Liability insurance products. These products include Architects & Engineers Lawyers Professional Accountants and other licensed professionals. The position does not include Medical Professionals currently. Medical Professionals may fall under the management of the SVP of Professional Lines as the vertical develops.

Key broking insurance products:

• Lawyers Professional Liability
• Accountants Professional Liability
• A&E
• Construction / OCPL
• Miscellaneous Professional (non-medical)
• Real Estate Professional Liability
• Growth products as needed
• Manufacturers E&O

As a Claims Advocate you will partner with the Claims Department in a client-facing role. The successful candidate will apply their experience in providing interpretation of policy language coverage analysis advocacy coverage and dispute resolution act as liaison between clients adjusters lawyers and insurance companies claims management and other related client services. A successful candidate will have experience handling all professional and executive liability claims. The Claims Departments mandate is to deliver claims consulting services to clients and advocate for our clients in resolving any issues relating to their loss i.e. coverage disputes policy interpretation settlement disputes etc.

Key claims insurance products:

• Lawyers Professional Liability
• Accountants Professional Liability
• A&E
• Construction / OCPL
• Miscellaneous Professional (non-medical)
• Real Estate Professional Liability
• Media Liability
• Technology Errors & Omissions
• Cyber Network Security and Privacy Liability
• Management Liability:
  • Directors & Officers
  • Employment Practices
  • Fiduciary
  • Crime
• Growth products as needed
  • Manufacturers E&O

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Claims advocate and facilitator on behalf of client
• Consult with clients on claim issues involving Directors & Officers Errors & Omissions Employment Practices Cyber Fidelity Professional Liability and Fiduciary coverages
• Review and recommend solutions to coverage quantum and claim handling management issues
• Negotiate with insurers adjusters and lawyers to expedite and obtain fair settlement of claims
• Participate in sales presentations to prospective clients
• Develop thought leadership to be shared within the South and the greater ProEx team
• Assist the client in preparing special claims servicing instructions focusing on the clients specific needs and taking into consideration the structure of their insurance programs
• Review and comment on policy wordings for account teams
• Review of claims with clients/insurers/loss adjusters regularly
• Effectively marketing Professional Liability coverages to our current book of retail clients and to work with HUB producers to cultivate new customers
• Responsible for teams effective development of relationships with current HUB Commercial Lines service leaders and producers to become their professional resource for all things Professional Liability
• Evaluate and identifying Professional Liability exposures
• Negotiate terms and conditions of the insurance contracts with the carriers
• Develop a creative and customized insurance program to protect the insured
• Develop a presentation style for solutions for the agent/insured
• Maintain new business growth via production goals
• Grow and develop your team including the management of a Talent Board and performance initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post-secondary education (J.D. required)
• Holds or commits to obtain appropriate license within probationary period
• Knowledge and/or experience with professional and management liability lines of insurance coverage with detailed understanding of the following coverages: Directors & Officers Errors & Omissions Employment Practices Cyber Fidelity and Fiduciary Liability
• Possesses excellent knowledge of coverage and analytical skills in policy interpretation
• Aware of relevant insurance legislation and major insurance-related court decisions
• Prior experience in claims consultation with larger risk accounts
• Strong communication skills - both verbal & written as well as effective time management and organizational practices
• Results-oriented with strong client service emphasis and focus
• Excellent interpersonal and strong negotiating skills

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or veterans status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.

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