Description

Arch Insurance Group Inc., (AIGI), has an opening with the Claims Division on the Property Team as an AVP Property Litigation Specialist.  In this role, the responsibilities include actively managing first-party Commercial Property litigation claims resulting from suits against the company.  Lines of business include Commercial Excess and Surplus, Middle Market Property and Property Programs.

Responsibilities 

Specific duties include but not limited to the below:

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

Qualifications

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

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required
JD Required
Willing and able to travel 10-15%
Reasonable proximity to major airport