JOB SUMMARY

Investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims made against the Company's insurance policies including lawyers professional liability, insurance agents professional liability, miscellaneous professional liability, and technology errors and omissions including privacy liability. Engage in collaborative projects in support of other areas of the company, including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations, and technology. Provide superior service to all customers, whether internal or external.

DUTIES

• Efficiently manage a vigorous load of claims involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages. Promptly analyze coverage, draft accurate and timely coverage positions, and manage litigation by effectively interacting with insureds, brokers, defense counsel and other parties as required. Establish timely and appropriate reserves and regularly report claim developments and trends to claims and underwriting management.  Participate in mediations and other similar legal proceedings.
• Work with other areas of the Company including underwriting, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations and technology on projects as requested.  Prepare claim summaries and other reports as necessary for management.
• Meet with existing or prospective clients and brokers. Attend relevant industry conferences/meetings.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience handling liability insurance claims or related relevant experience.  Related relevant experience would include the practice of law involving insurance defense or insurance coverage.  Four-year college degree is required, but a law degree is preferred.
• Substantial knowledge of issues underlying professional liability claims and coverage issues. An understanding of privacy related federal and state laws is preferred. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Technical writing experience.  Proficient with Microsoft Office products, internet research and typing.
• Ability to accurately and timely analyze coverage and instruct and collaborate with counsel regarding litigation strategy and claim resolution, and resolve claims and otherwise act within the scope of delegated authority.

• Work requires the ability to quickly and accurately read, comprehend, analyze and produce written materials and to use a computer for long periods of time.  Some travel required.

About Allied World Assurance Company

Our generous benefits package includes: Health and Dental Insurance, 401k & ESPP plans, and Group Term Life Insurance.  Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of innovative property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions, offering superior client service through a global network of offices and branches. All of Allied World's rated insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries are rated A by A.M. Best Company, A by Standard & Poor's, and A2 by Moody's, and our Lloyd's Syndicate 2232 is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's and Fitch.  Allied World Assurance Company, U.S. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.