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Arch Insurance Group Inc. · 2 days ago

AVP, Property - Litigation Claims

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is a company focused on collaboration, expertise, and innovation, aiming to help clients achieve their goals. They are seeking an AVP Property Litigation Specialist who will manage first-party Commercial Property litigation claims and collaborate with internal teams to develop effective litigation strategies.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Manage litigated claims consistent with Arch litigation management guidelines

Collaborate with internal legal team on selection of counsel, case evaluation and litigation strategy

Present to Claim and Underwriting management regarding specific claims and broader trends

Develop alternative case resolution strategies as appropriate

Develop and update litigation plan

Prepare and update legal expense budgets

Participate as Subject Matter Expert in development of training for internal and TPA staff

For Program claims, maintain contact with the TPA claim staff, business line leader, underwriter, and defense counsel, and program manager

Provide feedback to Property Claim management on trends or patterns related to drivers of litigation

Investigate claim and review the insureds' materials, pleadings, and other relevant documents

Identify and review of each jurisdiction's applicable statutes, rules, and case law

Review litigation materials including depositions and expert's reports

Travel to and from locations within the United States to attend mediations, trials, and other proceedings relevant to the resolution of the matter

Negotiate resolution of claims

Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and expeditiously respond to claims inquiries from insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management

Qualification

Commercial Property litigationInsurance claims operationsLegal concepts knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordExceptional communicationTime managementTeamworkNegotiation skills

Required

First-party Commercial Property litigation experience, preferably in key states (Florida, Louisiana, Texas)

Considerable working knowledge of insurance industry and insurance claims operations particularly in the area of commercial property claims, property policy construction, ISO Commercial Property forms, and property insurance coverage evaluation/interpretation

5+ years of claims litigation handling experience

Proper licensing in all applicable states

Legal concepts and processes knowledge base

Exceptional communication (written and verbal), influencing, evaluation, negotiating, listening, and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive working relationships with internal/external peers and other professionals across organizational lines

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to take part in active strategic discussions

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Bachelor's degree required

JD Required

Willing and able to travel 10-15%

Reasonable proximity to major airport