Description

Arch Insurance Group Inc., AIGI, has an opening with our Claims Division on the Professional Liability Team with a focus on Architects and Engineers. In this role, the responsibilities include actively managing commercial accounts caseload for Architect and Engineers supporting in jurisdictions throughout the United States. 

Responsibilities

Identify and assess coverage issues, draft coverage position letters, and retain coverage counsel, when necessary, as well as review coverage counsel's opinion letters and analysis
Develop and implement strategy relative to coverage issues which correlate with the overall strategy of matters entrusted to the handler's care
Develop and implement timely and accurate resolution strategies to ensure mitigation of indemnity and expense expose
Maintain contact with the business line leader, underwriter, defense counsel, program manager, and broker to communicate developments and outcomes as necessary
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
Analyze and direct risk transfer, additional insured issues, and contractual indemnity issues 
Retain counsel when necessary and direct counsel in accordance with resolution strategy
Analyze coverage, liability and damages for purposes of assessing and recommending reserves
Prepare and present written/oral reports to senior management setting forth all issues influencing evaluation and recommending reserves 
Maintain a diary of all claims, post reserves in a timely fashion, and expeditiously respond to inquiries from the insured, counsel, underwriters, brokers, and senior management regarding claims

Experience & Required Skills

Exceptional communication (written and verbal), evaluating, influencing, 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
Demonstrate the ability to take part in active strategic discussions
Demonstrate the ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Hands-on experience and strong aptitude with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Willing and able to travel 15% 

Education

Bachelor’s degree: Juris Doctorate degree required
Three to seven (3-7) years of working experience with a primary and or excess carrier, broker, or law firm supporting commercial accounts for specialty insurance claims
Proper & active adjuster licensing in all applicable states