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Crum & Forster · 1 day ago

Claims Coverage Counsel Director - Morristown, NJ or Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $218K/yr

8+ years exp

Crum & Forster is a well-established insurance company providing specialized insurance products. The Claims Coverage Counsel Director is responsible for managing severe or complex claims within the Sharing Economy and Transportation sectors, ensuring effective coverage analysis and litigation management.

Commercial InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Handle declaratory judgment actions related to Sharing Economy/Transportation, in which a company entity is named as a party

Work collaboratively with front-line claim employees and managers in the Sharing Economy/Transportation claim groups to provide coverage analysis and review coverage position letters to produce the best possible result on every claim

May also include review of Time Limited Demands, allegations of unfair claim practices, interaction with underwriting partners, and addressing case strategies

As a member of the Sharing Economy/Transportation claims team, the Director ensures that the claim investigation and disposition strategy are appropriate for each claim and also ensures that appropriate and timely coverage analyses are completed and positions established

When a matter is in litigation, the Director ensures that proper and competent attorneys are assigned to the claim and that litigation management strategies are developed and employed

Works closely with Sharing Economy/Transportation underwriting and risk engineering partners to provide feedback on policy forms and claim analysis

Qualification

Insurance coverage experienceClaims handling experienceLegal experience in insuranceBachelor degreeJuris DoctorateWrittenMicrosoft Office proficiencyCreative problem solvingOral presentationInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

8+ years' experience in a technical claim handling role, specifically in the areas of Sharing Economy/Transportation claims, preferably with a commercial property & casualty company or a self-insured company in those fields

Legal experience at a law firm handling insurance coverage issues in the areas of Sharing Economy/Transportation matters will also be considered in lieu of claims handling experience

Coverage experience in the Sharing Economy/Transportation area, including but not limited to UM/UIM, ridesharing, delivery services, small fleet issues, and Federal & State statutory rules

Major claim adjustment and coverage analysis experience and supervisory experience are a plus

Bachelor degree and Juris Doctorate required

Proven demonstration of creative problem solving abilities

Excellent written and oral presentation skills

Proficient with use of computers and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work in a cooperative manner

Adapts easily to change

The ability to travel by automobile and all forms of public transportation a must

Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with C&F's risk management controls

Benefits

Generous 401K employer match

Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-related certifications

Professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path

Matching donation program

Volunteer opportunities

Employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

Company

Crum & Forster

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Crum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance.

Founded in 1822

Morristown, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.cfins.com/

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