RSUI is seeking an experienced Chief Claim Specialist to join our Management Liability/EPL claims team in Atlanta, Georgia! The Chief Claim Specialist provides a high level of specialized claim handling expertise for Management Liability/EPL claims.
As RSUI is a highly collaborative work environment with a specialized area of industry focus, in-person interaction, team meetings, and other activities, like mediations, trials, etc. will require an in-person presence. Building deep and respectful relationships is a key component of RSUI’s culture, and doing so is accomplished, in part, through engaging in meaningful in-person dialogue and making personal connections. This position will work RSUI’s hybrid work schedule, which requires three days weekly in the office.
What is it like working at RSUI? We offer beautiful offices, stellar benefits, supportive leadership, growth opportunities, and an employee-centric company culture that continuously sets us apart from other companies in the industry.
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Below are additional details about this role including essential responsibilities and the qualities an ideal candidate will have in order to perform this role.
Responsibilities:
- Initial and ongoing investigation of employment practices and management liability claims
- Assertive daily handling of complex claims, litigation, high exposure cases and coverage issues
- Providing prompt and accurate coverage positions and liaising with defense counsel to assess liability and exposure and determine litigation defense strategy
- Review, analysis and report on legal documents and motion practice associated with claims
- Appointing and liaising with coverage counsel to the insurer
- Ongoing communication and reporting to Unit and Team claims leaders
- Attendance at or assistance with underlying litigation and coverage mediations
- Providing appropriate reporting on files to the unit leader, team leader and or sr. management with recommendations on reserving, plan of action, and current evaluation as required
- Acting independently in evaluating claim exposures with assigned dollar authority
- Attends business related functions, such as team meetings, mediations, trials, company events, etc.
- Various other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- JD strongly preferred, college degree or equivelant experience required
- 7+ years ML/EPL claims handling experience preferred, with a high degree of technical experience
- Attorney experience preferred
- Adjuster’s license required or ability to obtain and maintain required adjuster’s licenses.
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required (telephone, e-mail and interpersonal)
- Excellent understanding and skill level of internal and external customer service
- Current, in-depth knowledge of specialized claim handling, legal issues, civil procedures, loss compensation values, principles of investigation, adjustment documentation and evaluation of cases to determine effective course of action
- Exposure to specialties claims handling, particularly employment practices, or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word and Excel)
RSUI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic characteristics or genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
