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Nautilus Insurance Group (a Berkley Company) · 1 day ago

Sr. Litigation Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

20+ years exp

Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance solutions. The Senior Litigation Specialist will efficiently handle advanced-level, primarily litigated commercial third-party general liability losses, ensuring compliance with department guidelines and best practices.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Reviews and sets up new loss assignments in a timely manner in compliance with Department guidelines and best practices

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

Analyzes and interprets policy language in conjunction with specific loss facts to reach appropriate coverage decisions

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

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

Proactively manages 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 documents all claim file activity, including current strategy, plan of action and exit plan in file notes

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

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

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

Composes and transmits on a regular and timely basis frequent Large Loss Reports and other detailed reporting documents as appropriate

Manages and monitors file caseload through the use of various resources

Obtains all required state adjuster licenses and maintains them as required via compliance with mandatory continuing education requirements

Other duties may be assigned

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

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

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

Initiates appropriate communication with members of management and other Departments

Attends internal and external seminars and other training events and provides feedback to peers and/or members of management

Qualification

Commercial general liability claimsCoverage analysisInsurance experienceWindows environment proficiencyReport writingEffective communicationPresentation skills

Required

Must have at least twenty (20) years of insurance experience, with a strong background in commercial general liability claims examination and coverage analysis

Must have intermediate knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E-mail

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community

Ability to effectively communicate on the telephone

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.