Portfolio Claims Handler

Job Type: Contractor Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Join our dynamic and forward-thinking Claims team in a temporary contract capacity. You’ll support an energetic and innovative group while applying your expertise to complex claims and collaborating with business partners across the organization. The Temporary Contract Complex Claims Specialist—Professional Liability is an individual contributor engaged for a defined assignment to provide interim claims-handling support across multiple Professional Liability lines. The contractor will manage mid- to high-severity primary claims from inception through resolution, including Allied Healthcare Professional Liability, Architects & Engineers Professional Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability matters involving professionals such as insurance agents, property managers, tax preparers, consultants, and other service providers. The assignment includes all aspects of the claims and litigation process and requires coordination with external and internal business partners, including outside experts, legal counsel, underwriting, and other stakeholders. The anticipated assignment duration, work schedule, and extension potential will be confirmed during the engagement process. The Contract Assignment: Adjusts and resolves complex, mid- to high-severity Professional Liability claims, including Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability matters in all phases of litigation With minimal supervision, drafts complex coverage letters, including reservation of rights and denial letters Reviews and provides analysis of claim documentation and legal filings Drives litigation best practices to lead defense strategy on litigated files Shares subject-matter expertise and provides knowledge support to team members as needed during the assignment Uses superior knowledge and experience to affect positive claim outcome via investigation, negotiation and utilization of alternative dispute resolutions Identifies and communicates emerging exposures, claim trends, and cross-line issues affecting Professional Liability portfolios Identifies suspected fraudulent claims and tracks with special investigations unit Accurately documents claim files with all relevant claim documentation, correspondence and notes in compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory authorities The Team:       The US Claims team at Hiscox is a growing group of professionals working together to provide superior customer service and claims handling expertise. The claims staff are empowered to manage their claims within given authority to provide fair and fast resolution of claims for our insured and broker partners. With strong growth across the US business, the Claims team is focused on delivering profitability while reinforcing Hiscox’s strong brand built on a long history of outstanding claims handling. Requirements: 5+ years of Professional Liability and/or…