Director, Claims

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About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management rooted in a rich 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk growth progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

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You have the opportunity to join Everest Insurance a member of Everest Group Ltd. as an experienced claims professional on our Casualty Claims team in any of our Everest this role you will handle complex general liability and excess liability/umbrella claims of all varieties.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Reviewing and analyzing complex coverage issues and preparation of coverage position letters

• Investigating analyzing and evaluating liability and damages

• Managing and directing outside counsel

• Preparing case summary reports related to matters of significant reserve and trial activity

• Setting timely and appropriate case reserves

• Developing and executing claim strategies as well as resolution strategies

• Negotiating and resolving catastrophic cases

• Attending trials mediations and settlement conferences

• Managing and overseeing Third Party Administrators (TPAs)

• Working with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting reporting claim trends data analysis and risk assessments

• Extensive communication with insureds brokers reinsurers actuaries and underwriters

• Attending client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business

• Performing similar work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications Education & Experience:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong negotiation and investigation skills

• Ability to think strategically

• Ability to influence others and resolve complex disputed claims

• In-depth knowledge of the litigation arbitration and trial process

• Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses

• Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims

• Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency

• Ability and willingness to present to senior management and to others in other group settings

• Knowledge of the insurance industry claims process and legal and regulatory environment

• 5 years of claims handling experience

• B.A. or B.S. required; JD preferred

The base salary range for this position is $134000 - $200000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education experience qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage an employee wellness program life and disability insurance 401k match retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I dont meet every requirement At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every element in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive fuel global economies and create sustainable value for our colleagues shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickhereto learn more about our culture.

• Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues and the global communities we serve.

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion or creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry citizenship genetics physical or mental disability age marital status civil union status family or parental status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Everest Benefits at

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