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Associate Claim Counsel Lawyers Professional Liability

Employer
Travelers Insurance
Location
Morristown, New Jersey
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jun 12, 2019

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Category
Claims, Legal / Compliance
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
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Job Details

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.



This position will manage Lawyers Professional Liability claims of varying severity, including litigation. 
Fulfill Bond and Specialty Insurance (Bond) Claim's mission by conducting thorough investigation, analysis, evaluation and disposition of claims to achieve superior customer service and claim results at the most reasonable cost. Learn Management Liability Bond business, products, policies and procedures through formal academic training and work experience. Effectively manage all assigned Bond claims, typically of moderate severity or complexity. Interact and collaborate with claim and underwriting colleagues as well as with external business associates.
 

Manage and directly handle a variety of Lawyers Professional Liability claims, including legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty matters, reporting to the Managing Director for the team. Coordinate and collaborate on risk management services (presentations and written content) provided by the claim team in support of the Professional Liability business unit. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES - CLAIM HANDLING. Maintain all necessary active adjusters' licenses and remain current with all CE credit requirements. Within authority limit, analyze, investigate, negotiate and resolve low to moderate severity Bond claims with active supervision by claims management. Enhance decision making skills and confidence necessary to make appropriate decisions within own claim authority and to make appropriate recommendations to management when necessary. Learn operational policies, procedures, workflow and performance standards in order to comply with all regulatory and Bond customer service standards. Be accountable for accurate documentation/information in claim file and Bond Claim Management System (BCMS). Learn and adhere to Claim documentation standards (e.g. coverage analysis, reserve and settlement rationale, current diary). Prepare reports (e.g. Large Loss Memos, quarterly claim, EC, trial, class action) to management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies. Identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and claims management. Within authority limit, retain, monitor, manage and approve payments to outside counsel on routine litigation matters, actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets. Guidance is needed for non-routine litigation. Learn and utilize negotiating skills and strategies within a litigation and non-litigation context. Keep claims management apprised of all claims being handled, seeking input and guidance, as necessary, for prompt resolution. Communicate reserve adjustments to underwriting. Learn and develop product knowledge. Gain an overall understanding of all Bond Business Units and Travelers businesses. Recognize issues with broader implications to Bond and Travelers. Share newsletters, webinar information, case analyses, results of defense counsels legal research and/or litigation strategies with underwriting, Claim and Claim management. RESPONSIBILITIES, LEGAL SUPPORT. Maintain an active license in the state of your principal office location and remain current with all CLE credits. Provide legal support to business partners. Review and analyze Bond forms to provide input on legal advice and risk analysis to underwriting. Review transactional documents to provide legal advice and risk analysis to business partners. Provide legal advice on litigation strategies. Research legal issues for business partners and claim team. Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal issues and trends through review of legal publications. Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
Preferred candidate will have experience in Professional Liability claims in an insurance environment and/or relevant prior private practice experience as an attorney. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required along with the ability to multi-task competing priorities.
 

Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
COMPETENCIES, COMMUNICATION Strong communication (written and verbal), influencing, negotiating, listening and interpersonal skills to effectively develop productive internal and eventually external relationships. Effectively communicates with Bond colleagues. Ability to communicate decisions COMPETENCIES, LEGAL SUPPORT Strong legal research skills. Effectively articulates legal issues to claim team, business partners and customers. COMPETENCIES, TEAMWORK Works well independently as well as in a team environment. Effectively collaborates with Bond colleagues. Develops skills to work with peers to resolve issues by listening for understanding, discussing all issues related to the situation, and coming to a solution. COMPETENCIES, TECHNICAL ABILITY Learns claim handling practices and skills. Develops understanding of legal aspects of the business and products. Learns litigation management and budgeting practices. Develops working knowledge of Bond technology tools. COMPETENCIES - LEADERSHIP - Bond and Specialty Insurance Professional image. Respect and trust of colleagues. Well organized. Meets deadlines. Consistently demonstrates integrity and initiative. Takes accountability for development. Sense of urgency Takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes. Self-motivated. COMPETENCIES, LEADERSHIP-TRAVELERS LEADING SELF Exhibits Courage, Conviction, and Credibility Takes the lead on unpopular though necessary actions. Acts decisively to tackle difficult problems. Exhibits character through words and deeds, encourage honesty throughout the organization. Is viewed as capable, effective, and able to enlist others. Communicated Effectively and Influences Others Clearly articulates even the most complex concepts so others understand. Influences others without using formal authority. Is open to being influenced to explore new possibilities. Adjusts own style according to the demands of the situation. Applies Critical Thinking Analyzes complex issues and problems then synthesizes information to identify key issues and make decisions. Focuses on the big picture in a complex situation and relies on guiding values and intuition to arrive at the best course of action. Integrates different perspectives and ideas. Demonstrates Self-Awareness Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve with a balance of humility. Seeks and embraces candid feedback with resiliency. Reflects on and learns from experience. Admits mistakes and faults.
 

Bachelors degree required. Juris doctorate degree required. Properly licensed, registered or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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