Director, Claims Coverage

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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.

Job Summary:

The Director Claims - Coverage will manage claims-related coverage litigation involving Everest Insurance companies and provide coverage support to Claims and Underwriting. The position will report to the VP of Claims Coverage.

This is a hybrid position based in either Warren NJ New York City or Philadelphia PA working 3 days onsite 2 remote.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for all aspects of claim-related lawsuits and arbitrations involving Everest companies ensuring that appropriate and cost-effective resolution strategies are in place

• Oversee and manage day-to-day litigation activities in partnership with Claims Law and Underwriting colleagues and counsel

• Maintain Best Practices for handling coverage litigation including budgeting reserving and implementing appropriate resolution strategies

• Supervise outside counsel and ensure compliance with guidelines for coverage counsel with respect to litigated and non-litigated matters in collaboration and consultation with internal stakeholders

• Provide pre-litigation coverage support to N.A. Claims team to prevent unnecessary litigation drive quality and consistency of coverage positions and strategies across all lines of business

• Present to senior management on matters presenting significant exposures or matters with broader legal and/or strategic implications

• Support Underwriting with respect to policy wording/drafting and analyzing impact of policy language

• Collaborate with Law Department on bad faith claims and/or extra-contractual matters arising out of claims handling

Qualifications Education & Experience:

• Extensive coverage litigation experience in state and federal courts as practicing attorney and/or claims professional

• Demonstrated experience handling complex coverage matters

• Excellent presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively time manage and multi-task

• Highly collaborative growth mindset with ability to initiate and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strategic thinker with innovative and solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution

• JD required

The base salary range for this position is $150000 - $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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