Gallagher · 13 hours ago
Managing Director, Claims, M&A and Private Equity Portfolio Solutions Practice
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGallagher is a global community dedicated to helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. They are seeking an experienced attorney to lead their claims advocacy practice within the M&A and Private Equity Portfolio Solutions Practice, focusing on claims management and client advocacy in the transactional insurance space.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the “tip of the spear” in the transactional insurance claims management process, including initial client consultations and claims filing
Analyze provisions of RWI, tax, and contingent policies to determine coverage and respond to coverage defenses
Bring to bear experience and expertise to guide clients through the claims process, including working seamlessly with outside counsel, advising clients on the use of experts (including determining when expert engagement is necessary), and collaborating with those experts
Manage communications and negotiations with carriers, including ensuring that claims are managed to an effective resolution while maintaining strong collegial relationships with our insurer partners
Assist client and counsel in developing strategic approach to claims management tailored to claim type and magnitude (i.e. limit losses, tower losses, etc.)
Persuasively articulate the GMAPS offering and value proposition to prospects, clients, and carriers at sales pitches, meetings, conferences, and events
Collect and organize claims-related data: e.g. type of claim, industry of insured, magnitude of claim, timing of claim, relevant insurers, claims resolutions, etc
Generate claims-related marketing content, including annual reports and client presentations
Attend pitch meetings as part of “one stop shop” service offering to clients
Attend conferences, events, and panels, including as an expert speaker
Regularly update transactional insurance team on status of current claims and claims resolutions, including insight into carriers’ claims management processes
Advise team on policy language points that can be negotiated to streamline and improve the client claims experience
Participate in transactional insurance team deal/pipeline status meetings to stay abreast of key relationships and overlap any claims related information that could be beneficial to clients’ insurer selection process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and JD required
5+ years of legal practice, ideally including large law firm experience and the handling of transactional insurance claims
Strong understanding of sales concepts, sales processes, sales methodologies
Advanced Microsoft Office Tools skills: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
Preferred
Demonstrated history of working directly with sophisticated clients and comfort with providing clear and concise advice and guidance
Collaborative (internally and externally), energetic, organized, and self-starting
Cordial, respectful, and empathetic (both to clients and insurer partners)
Familiarity with the transactional insurance ecosystem, including carriers, brokers, and law firms working on the buy-side and as carriers' counsel
Entrepreneurial mindset and a bias for action; comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity
Excellent communication skills; able to craft and present compelling materials to clients and to the broader transactional marketplace
Ability to craft creative claims resolution strategies and expertise in negotiating efficient and effective claims resolutions
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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