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The Hartford · 11 hours ago

Claims Consultant - Accountants and Professional Liability

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $184K/yr

3+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference, and they are seeking a Claims Consultant to manage third-party Accountants and Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims. The role involves all aspects of claim file management, including investigations, coverage analysis, and litigation management, to ensure high-quality outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned

Appropriately and accurately analyzing and determining coverage, liability and damages based upon the facts of each claim

Writing and communicating to insureds in regard to coverage, liability, damages and other issues

Setting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment

Presenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels

Developing and implementing resolution strategies through negotiations to achieve high quality outcomes

Proactively managing litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting and bill review

Understanding and analyzing potential extra-contractual liability as needed

Attending trials and mediations as necessary

Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, training and product development initiatives

Preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc

Providing support and working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments

Addressing inquiries from agents and policyholders, providing superior customer service

Providing key training and marketing support to Underwriters

Qualification

Professional Liability experienceClaims managementNegotiation skillsJuris Doctorate degreeAI-powered tools familiarityCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingTime management

Required

Juris Doctorate degree required

Minimum of three years handling third-party Professional Liability insurance defense or Professional Liability coverage litigation required

Candidates are required to have knowledge and experience handling all aspects of liability claims

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills

Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills

Superior time, task prioritization and desk management skills

An ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others

Preferred

Familiarity and experience with AI-powered tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, is a plus

Knowledge of insurance coverage issues a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401K. Effective day 1.

25 days paid time off in your first full year and Paid Holidays.

Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 (undergraduate) and $6,000 (graduate) for tuition and registration fees for degree programs that support your career development (subject to additional requirements).

Student Loan Paydown Program – eligible to participate after 6 months of service. The Hartford will make a direct contribution of $125 per month – with a lifetime maximum up to $10,000 – as a supplemental payment towards your student loan in order to help you manage the stress of student debt and help you pay down your student loan faster.

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