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Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) · 3 weeks ago

Litigation Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, specializes in providing commercial property and casualty insurance solutions. They are seeking a Claims Litigation Specialist to manage litigated commercial liability losses efficiently and effectively in a paperless environment, ensuring compliance with guidelines and best practices.

Commercial InsuranceInsuranceProperty Insurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Review and set up new loss assignments in a timely manner in compliance with department guidelines and best practices

Establish appropriate initial loss and expense reserves and continue to regularly evaluate the file for adequacy, accuracy and adherence to reserving guidelines

Analyze and interpret policy language in conjunction with specific loss facts to reach appropriate coverage decisions

Draft frequent and complex coverage correspondence, including reservation of rights and coverage disclaimers in compliance with various state statutes and regulations

Compose a variety of other detailed correspondence to insureds, claimants, attorneys, agents and Regulatory agencies

Proactively manage primarily litigated claim files from inception to closure, including identification and investigation of coverage, liability and damage issues, determination and efficient execution of an appropriate plan of action, and prompt, economical file resolution, in compliance with department guidelines and best practices

Appropriately and clearly document all claim file activity, including current strategy, plan of action and exit plan in file notes

Consistently demonstrate comprehensive coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation and negotiation skills at an advanced level

Direct and control the activities and costs of numerous outside vendors including defense counsel and coverage counsel, experts and independent adjusters

Effectively present and discuss loss facts and issues in roundtable discussions to peers and members of management at all levels

Compose and transmit in a regular and timely basis frequent Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate

Manage and monitor file caseload through the use of various resources

Obtain all required state adjuster licenses and maintain them as required via compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements

Serve as a technical resource within the department through mentoring and knowledge-sharing, whether one-on-one, in small groups, or presentations to larger groups

Meet with intern personnel and others as needed to provide job function overview and/or specific subject-matter training

Occasional participation in projects and initiatives lead by other departments and/or W. R. Berkley companies, including audits, workshops, focus groups, task forces, etc

Initiate appropriate communication with members of management and other department

Attend internal and external seminars and other training events and provide feedback to peers and/or members of management

Qualification

PropertyCasualty claimsCommercial General LiabilityExcessSurplus linesCPCU certificationConstruction defect experienceAIC certificationAEI certification

Required

A minimum of fifteen years of experience in property and casualty claims

Commercial General Liability experience is required

High School Diploma is required

Certifications are required by state

Preferred

Excess and Surplus lines background preferred

CPCU, AIC, AEI or other insurance-related classes/designations preferred

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave! At Nautilus, we offer Childbirth Recovery Leave as well as Primary Caregiver Leave, for up to a maximum of 12 weeks of paid leave.

Nautilus offers Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options, along with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) choices

We help our employees feel secure by providing a 401(k) program, profit sharing, stock purchase plan, life insurance, and travel accident insurance options.

One of our core values is “Committed to Serve” and these aren’t idle words. We provide every employee one paid day off per year to volunteer at a local charity. That’s serving with a smile!

We take risk management excellence and your professional growth seriously by offering Tuition Assistance and Industry-Related Education and Exam programs.

Can you hear us now? Employees are eligible for special cell phone service discounts with Verizon and AT&T.

We participate in the Plum Benefits program offering employees cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.

Flexible work arrangements

On site newly renovated fitness center - free to use for employees. Yoga and other classes available for a nominal fee.