E&O Claims Counsel (1169) job in New York

Our client is seeking an E&O Claims Counsel who will be responsible for claims nationwide based in New York City.

The successful candidate will be able to provide insight and analysis on complex high profile/high exposure Professional Lines/E & O/Cyber claims.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle complex Professional Liability, Miscellaneous E & O and Cyber claims

• Provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for complex professional liability claims, including Insurance Agents/Brokers, Architects and Engineers, Real Estate, Accountants, Lawyers, Cyber and Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions

• Ability to proactively identify exposures and claim trends which may affect the portfolio and provide written assessments to the company business unit

• Resolve problems and respond to coverage questions for underwriting team and senior management

• Professional Lines policy drafting

• Effectively represent company interests at client meetings, mediations, external meetings and industry events

• As part of the Claims Team you will be expected to contribute to the success of the team by working closely with your colleagues worldwide on various projects as directed by the EVP, Claims and other members of executive team. This may include attending various industry conferences, possibly as a speaker/presenter, publishing on current claim trends and issues and assisting other offices on complex claims.

• You will be asked to communicate with underwriting and other functional groups within the organization

• Other duties as required by management

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience as an E & O Claims Counsel at an Insurance company, and/or in combination with law firm and LPL experience is required

• Juris Doctor degree required

• Proven ability to provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for complex professional liability claims, including Insurance Agents/Brokers, Architects and Engineers, Real Estate, Accountants, Lawyers, Cyber and Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions

• Direct handling of complex E &O claims, primary and excess

• Professional Lines policy drafting experience

• Strong experience negotiating settlements

• Ability to establish close working relationship with underwriting, actuarial and legal

• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills. Candidates may be asked to provide writing samples

• Analytical, decision making and resource management skills with attention to detail.

• Strong commitment to providing superior client service

• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)