Senior Claims Expert, VP (Hybrid Work Model)

About the Role
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We are looking for a high-performing claims expert to manage a complex portfolio of direct insurance and reinsurance claims involving asbestos, environmental, health hazard, abuse and other latent exposures- both domestic and foreign. The successful candidate will have an aptitude to develop and execute strategies to effectively and efficiently manage complex, multi-party claims and litigation. The ideal candidate will have 10+years experience successfully handling latent claims.

About the Team

• Manage resolution of multi-line direct insurance and reinsurance claims for 50+ Swiss Re entities on a variety of legacy paper including primary, umbrella and excess CGL, D&O, Work Comp/Part B, Marine, ISO, Manuscript, London Forms, Bermuda Forms – domestic and foreign – and many types of claims.
• Provide meaningful case and coverage analysis for insurance policies and reinsurance contracts and establishment of appropriate case reserves.
• Craft language for Coverage in Place Agreements, Tolling agreements, Mediation/Arbitration briefs and other agreements.
• Create and manage cost-effective litigation budgets.
• Identify and provide analysis of trends and potential large exposures to internal stakeholders.
• Author timely, appropriate positional coverage letters to policyholders and reinsureds/cedents while protecting company's interests and reputation.
• Formulate and execute case management and litigation strategies.
• Interface with senior management, underwriting, client markets and actuarial to provide valuable insights on portfolio.
• Assist in formulating, developing and implementing reinsurance account management and disposition strategy.
• Comply with company reporting, risk, and governance requirements and all legal and regulatory requirements – domestic and foreign (LPE).
• Act as designated 30(b)6 witness for purposes of testifying (depositions, affidavits, trials).
• Participate in audits and provide insight on appropriate reserving to assist deal team in pricing.

About You

• Ability and passion to manage a complex portfolio with critical analysis and innovative strategical thought.
• Ability to create a Performance Culture within the team that fosters a spirit of innovation and continuous improvement. 
• Talent in cross-collaboration with other areas of the company.
• At least ten years of claims or legal experience, including significant experience in handling latent direct insurance claims.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with capability of communicating with policyholders, lawyers, mediators, and senior management internally.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively triage many competing interests.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Technology proficiency – Word, Excel, various claims systems, and the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement, and a passion for implementing those

The preferred location for this position is either our Kansas City, MO or our Schaumburg, IL office; but can be remote, however only if the candidate is not located in proximity of any of our offices.