Looking
for a career in a world class organization? Consider an opportunity with
Nautilus Insurance Group. Nautilus Insurance Group is a member of W.R. Berkley
Corp., a Fortune 500 company. We specialize in providing excess and surplus
lines commercial property and casualty insurance coverage.
We
currently have an opening in our Claims Department for a CGL Claims Litigation
Specialist. The Claims Litigation Specialist ensures efficient and
effective handling advanced level, primarily litigated, commercial
first-property and/or third party general liability losses.
The
successful Claims Litigation Specialist - CGL candidate will:
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Review and set up new loss
assignments in compliance with guidelines and best practices.
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Establish appropriate initial loss
and expense reserves and regularly evaluate the file for adequacy, accuracy and
adherence to reserving guidelines.
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Analyze and interpret policy
language in conjunction with specific loss facts to reach appropriate coverage
decisions.
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Draft frequent and complex
coverage correspondence, including reservation of rights and coverage
disclaimers in compliance with state statutes and regulations.
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Compose a variety of
correspondence to insureds, claimants, attorneys, agents and regulatory
agencies.
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Manage primarily litigated claim
files, including identification and investigation of coverage, liability and
damage issues, determination and efficient execution of an appropriate plan of
action and prompt, economical file resolution.
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Clearly document all claim file
activity, including current strategy, plan of action and exit plan.
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Consistently demonstrate
comprehensive coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation and negotiation
skills at an advance level.
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Direct and control the activities
and costs of outside vendors including defense counsel and coverage counsel,
experts and independent adjusters.
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Present and discuss loss facts and
issues in roundtable discussion to peers and all levels of management.
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Compose and transmit frequent
Large Loss Reports and other reporting documents as appropriate.
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Manage and monitor file caseload
effectively.
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Obtain all required state adjuster
licenses and maintain them as required via compliance with mandatory continuing
education requirements.
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Serve as a technical resource through
mentoring and knowledge sharing.
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Provide job function overview and/or
specific subject-matter training as needed.
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Occasionally participate in projects and
initiatives including audits, workshops, focus groups, task forces, etc.
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Attend seminars and training events as
appropriate.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The position of Litigation
Specialist requires:
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A minimum of a high school diploma.
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At least 15 years previous insurance experience.
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Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of programs in a Windows
environment – specifically Word and Excel.
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Construction defect experience beneficial.
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CPCU, AIC, AEI or completion of other insurance-related classes is
preferred. Certificates as required by states.
Nautilus
believes our employees are our greatest asset. We foster an environment of
accountability, teamwork and integrity. Our motivated employees have built an
impeccable reputation for our firm serving the Excess and Surplus Lines industry.
Nautilus Insurance offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive
medical insurance, dental, life/AD&D, both short- and long-term disability
insurance and a great 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan. Nautilus promotes a healthy lifestyle for our employees by providing
an onsite fitness facility and a variety of wellness programs.
Qualified
candidates should submit their resumes along with salary requirements, directly
to [email protected]
Nautilus
is an Equal Opportunity Employer