Hartford Global Specialty Claims Specialist
The Hartford
Full time
Accounting and Finance
United States
Hiring from: United States
Specialist Claims - CH07DE
We’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 dynamic Claim Specialist role will be part of a growing team of professionals who support the Hartford Global Specialty (HGS) Claims Division. Our ideal candidate will have expertise in primary and excess claims on general liability, pollution liability, contractor pollution liability and site-specific pollution liability policies. We are seeking a motivated, self-starter who would enjoy a fast-paced collaborative work environment! The Claim Specialist will handle a caseload of complex, high-exposure claims from first notice through final resolution. This team works closely with our underwriting, actuarial and legal partners to ensure the best possible result for our customers! Responsibilities for this role include handling claims associated with general liability, pollution liability, product liability and professional liability coverages. The claim caseload will involve both primary and excess coverages with complex fact patterns requiring knowledge of environmental regulations and response actions as well as analysis of contracts between parties to determine liability for risk transfer opportunities
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Qualifications
Core Competencies Required:
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
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
Compensation
The 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:
$101,200 - $151,800
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
We’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 dynamic Claim Specialist role will be part of a growing team of professionals who support the Hartford Global Specialty (HGS) Claims Division. Our ideal candidate will have expertise in primary and excess claims on general liability, pollution liability, contractor pollution liability and site-specific pollution liability policies. We are seeking a motivated, self-starter who would enjoy a fast-paced collaborative work environment! The Claim Specialist will handle a caseload of complex, high-exposure claims from first notice through final resolution. This team works closely with our underwriting, actuarial and legal partners to ensure the best possible result for our customers! Responsibilities for this role include handling claims associated with general liability, pollution liability, product liability and professional liability coverages. The claim caseload will involve both primary and excess coverages with complex fact patterns requiring knowledge of environmental regulations and response actions as well as analysis of contracts between parties to determine liability for risk transfer opportunities
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position include:
Conduct complex investigations and extensive claim file reviews on assigned cases
Determine coverage, draft position letters and communicate the coverage position(s) to insureds, business partners and legal counsel
Operate within prescribed authority levels to set appropriate expense and indemnity reserves
Regularly monitor indemnity reserves for any required adjustment
Present cases above authority level to leadership for expense/indemnity reserve and settlement authority
Develop and implement resolution strategies to achieve high quality outcomes
Pro-actively manage environmental consultants and/or litigation and counsel throughout the case lifecycle
Directly oversee the litigation planning, execution, budget and bill review
Attend trials and mediations as necessary
Positively contribute to our claim and enterprise goals by participating in ad hoc audits, projects and product development initiatives
Prepare comprehensive reports and deliver presentations to senior claim leadership on: case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc
Collaborate with valued business partners to review and address claim trends
Address inquiries from agents and policyholders with a focus on providing superior customer service
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Candidates with a JD license and specialization within general liability, product liability, environmental and/or construction case experience are preferred
Minimum of 7 years of claims experience with strong preference for candidates whom have handled general liability, pollution liability, site pollution, construction or product liability claims or environmental policies
Prior experience handling both primary and excess policy coverages/claims
Working knowledge of environmental, coverage and tort laws
Strong coverage acumen with the ability to readily apply the terms and conditions found in manuscript policies to the facts of the claim
Familiarity with or willingness to learn state specific environmental and insurance regulatory requirements
High level of discipline, results-orientation and ability to drive bottom line results
Superior analytical ability and organizational skills
Effective interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written formats
Proven strategic reasoning and execution skills
Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills
Full command of issues and medicals relative to high value bodily injury claims
Strong ability to analyze coverage and liability issues, manage time limit demands and assess extra contractual exposures and other issues of complexity
Ability to effectively communicate in a highly matrixed environment
Readily able to influence and drive successful, collaborative claim outcomes
Core Competencies Required:
Strategic Thinking
Operational Excellence
Leadership
Business Knowledge and Decision-Making
Effective Relationships
Excellent Writing Skills
Strong Communication Skills
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
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
Compensation
The 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:
$101,200 - $151,800
Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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