CCU Claims Consultant Construction Bodily Injury/Property Damage- Hartford Global Specialty
The Hartford
Hartford, CT
$80,080-120,120 per year
Permanent
Full-time
17 days ago
Consultant Claims - CH08CEConsultant Claims CA - CH08BNWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.This is a visible and important role within our Complex Claims Unit (CCU) Hartford Global Specialty (HGS) Claims Division. As a Claims Consultant, you will be responsible for handling a caseload of higher complexity, higher exposure, construction related bodily injury and property damage claims from inception to final disposition. These claims will involve both primary and excess coverages and often involve complex fact patterns requiring analysis of contracts between parties to determine indemnity and contribution obligations and risk transfer opportunities. As these claims are often in litigation, experience handling litigated matters and managing defense counsel is required, as is prior experience handling primary bodily injury and property damage claims. Excess claims handling experience is recommended.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited, to:Managing a caseload of litigated and non-litigated construction claims under commercial general liability policies.Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned.Making coverage determinations and communicating written position(s) to insureds and other required parties.Within prescribed authority levels, setting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment.Presenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels.Developing and implementing resolution strategies to achieve high quality outcomes.Proactively managing litigation and counsel, inclusive of litigation planning and execution, budgeting, and bill review.Attending trials and mediations as necessary.Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals by participating in audits, projects, and product development initiatives.Preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc.Working with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments.Addressing inquiries from agents and policyholders and providing superior customer service.Position Requirements:Bachelor’s degree preferred, law degree a plus or commensurate experienceMinimum of five years handling complex litigated general liability/construction related bodily injury and property damage coverage and liability matters. Construction defect experience as well is a plus.Familiarity with owner and contractor-controlled insurance policies and programs as well as wrap policiesHigh level of discipline, results-oriented and able to focus on bottom line resultsSuperior analytical ability and organizational skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent strategic thinking ability and execution skillsExcellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of coverage and tort lawsFull command of damages issues relative to high value bodily injury claims and complex property damage claimsStrong ability to analyze coverage and liability issues, manage time limit demands and assess extra contractual exposures and other issues of complexityAbility to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade othersSuperior interpersonal skillsAbility to exceed expectations and influence others to do the same.Additional Information:This role can be Hybrid or Remote as aligned with the Hartford's Return to Office initiative. If you live near a Hartford office location, you will work in office at least 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). If you are not near an office, this role will be 100% Remote, with the expectation of occasional in-office presence as business needs dictate. Travel required up to 20%.For full-time, occasional, part-time, or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wi-Fi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.CompensationThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:$80,080- $120,120The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age| | |
