Senior Specialist Financial Lines Claims

Senior Specialist Financial Lines Claims

• Location: USA Multi Office Locations (Chicago Atlanta New York and Plano

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• The salary range for this role is:$99000-$18600K

The Opportunity

Manages the complete investigation evaluation and resolution of assigned portfolio of complex claims emanating from Professional Lines business segments including lawyers and miscellaneous professionals. Engages directs and manages external advisors and vendors including legal service professionals discovery vendors data and security experts and consultants across highly complex portfolio of matters.

Your New Role

Manage a diverse portfolio of complex claims which includes conducting fact liability and loss investigations and interpreting insurance contracts in an effective and efficient manner
Evaluate and negotiate the resolution of assigned claims in a timely manner within appropriate authority and in accordance with applicable laws regulations statutes best practices and Department of Insurance (DOI) compliance
Drive the highest level of customer care responsiveness and satisfaction when managing assigned claims to deliver superior claim outcomes
Collaborate with outside representative counsel to formulate litigation strategy ensuring achievement of desired outcome and effective litigation management strategies
Directs and manage external advisors and vendors including legal service professionals discovery vendors data and security experts and consultants.
Oversee projects and planning surrounding departmental initiatives to achieve strategic objectives
Analyze develop and determine appropriate case reserves on all assigned claim files and recommend changes where necessary to ensure actuarial accuracy
Advise on specific professional liability areas of specialization and coordinates efforts to disseminate information and guide learning and thought leadership in those areas; serve as the subject matter expert
Represent QBE by participating in and attending industry seminars or authoring articles pertaining to professional liability subjects
Collaborate with Underwriters to identify understand and address novel or complex risks to appropriately price and negotiate terms including participation in sales calls and requests for proposals (RFPs)
Manage relationships with external vendors to deliver accurate timely and cost-effective solutions.
Take ownership for personal development and career planning and development of required skills tools techniques and technology to continually add value to the organization.
Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Required Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

8 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Generate original innovative solutions to difficult or unusual situations
Identify and locate information and facts which are necessary and relevant for the purposes of evaluating a claim
Financial and business acumen and awareness of financial responsibility
Quickly change direction when working on multiple projects or issues
Properly document investigation findings and preserve evidence in accordance with internal and external laws and procedures
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
Assume a methodical approach to a given situation and develop a systematic procedure as a response
Develop effective negotiation strategies and prepare a plan of action
Build and capitalize on beneficial internal and external relationships including competitors
Actively contributes towards continuously improving performance and mentor team with feedback on-the-job skill enhancement opportunities and career advice
Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication
Utilize effective communication skills to influence and persuade decision makers
Manage a diverse and extensive portfolio of management and professional liability (MLPL) claims with varying levels of complexity and activity.
Collaborate with internal resources to resolve difficult claims situations and drive resolution opportunities with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Education

Juris Doctor

Preferred Experience

Experience handling legal malpractice and miscellaneous professional liability claims
Advanced experience in other segments of professional lines industry including agency retail or wholesale brokerages third-party administrator risk management legal or other roles

Preferred Knowledge

Advanced working knowledge of current and possible future professional liability products policies practices trends technology and information affecting the business and organization; knows how the business works
Advanced working knowledge of relevant professional liability claims legal and technical knowledge for all US jurisdictions
Advanced working knowledge of insurance policy and contract language
Advanced working knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation leadership technique and coordination of people and resources
Advanced working knowledge of experts in field of concentration including attorneys mediators judges and experts

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the roles complexity its location and the candidates professional background including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual encourage all candidates to apply even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office

• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis

• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%

• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching gym membership confidential counselling financial and legal advice

• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education

• Employee Network and Community QBE actively supports six Employee Networks and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more click here: Benefits QBE US.

Why QBE What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world

At QBE were enabling a more resilient future for our customers communities environment and for our people. Were building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind. And our international scale means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now so you can be part of our success and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

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