Senior Claims Technical Director – Excess Claims

Senior Claims Technical Director – Excess Claims

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• Hybrid - Office located in Los Angeles, CA. (Must already by local.)
• Manages a book of excess claims for a significant size, complex product(s) or for the line of business. Investigates and maintains claims.
• 12 or more years of related experience in catostrophoic claims required.
• Mock trials and courtroom case experience required.
• Carrier, excess, and work with Fortune 1,000 companies required.
• Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
• Secures necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Conveys the most complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, negotiations, etc.) to all appropriate parties maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies to comply with all company procedures and requirements.
• Serves as the technical expert on a product(s) and/or line of business.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to executive management on internal and external issues of strategic importance to a product(s) and/or line of business.
• Plans for and ensures that budget and performance targets are met.
• Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other functional areas.
• Interacts with underwriting and marketing regarding claims trend issues.
• May provide input to establishing policies and procedures.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.

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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees.

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