What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial General Liability - Litigation Specialist position at The Hanover Insurance Group?
Our Claims team is currently seeking a Commercial General Liability (CGL) Litigation Specialist.
The Hanover Insurance Group has adopted a Hybrid work model.
This is a full time, exempt role, 2 days in office for our Worcester, MA – Phoenix, AZ and/or Atlanta, GA location.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position requires daily telephone contacts with the commercial line policyholders, risk managers, and agents. Fully responsible for the analysis, investigation, evaluation, negotiation and resolution of complex commercial claims requiring thorough investigations including telephone contacts with the involved parties; technical expertise and complex analysis. Claim assignments are multi-state and involve commercial customers.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Must have or secure and maintain appropriate states adjuster license (s) and continuing education credits.
Responsible for the settlement of CGL litigated cases, involving disputes over coverage, liability, and damages issues.
Gather the facts and analyze the statements/testimony and declaration of damages to develop claims resolution strategies.
Work in partnership with defense counsel and all other parties/vendors to bring about a timely cost effective conclusion.
Identifies possibly suspicious claims
Claims handled are transferred existing losses or first notice lawsuits over disputed issues of great complexity where the policyholder’s coverage is in question.
These claims require the highest level of investigation, analysis, evaluation, and negotiation.
Responsible for all aspects of each claim, including informal hearings, arbitrations and claims litigation and maintaining a high level of productivity, confidentiality and customer service.
Will be utilized as a technical resource by adjusters.
Will represent the company at mediation, arbitration and trials.
Review and analyze contracts, leases, and identify risk transfer opportunities
Demonstrate ability to write positional coverage letters.
Manage litigation expenses.
Reports into Unit Manager
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Typically has 3-5 years Commercial General Liability experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, industry designation preferred.
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Makes decisions in an informed, confident and timely manner
Maintains constructive working relationships despite differing perspectives
Considers the perspectives of others and gives them credibility
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups. Demonstrates ability to win concessions without damaging relationships.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Promotes and facilitates free and open communication.
Understanding of applicable statutes, regulations and case law
Thinks critically and anticipates, recognizes, identifies and develops solutions to problems in a timely manner.
Easily adapts to new or different changing situations, requirements or priorities.
Cultivates an environment of teamwork and collaboration
Operates with latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
Computer experience (MS Office, excel, word, etc)
Ability to work in a paperless environment.
This job posting provides cursory examples of some of the job duties associated with this position. The examples provided are not complete, and the position may entail other essential and job-related functions and responsibilities that employees will be required to perform.
