Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.
Role Overview
Everest Insurance, a member of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has an opportunity for a highly experienced claims professional to join our Casualty Claims team in Warren, NJ (open to other locations). This highly experienced individual will handle the most catastrophic, high exposure, third-party Property and Casualty claims.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Building litigation team essential for aggressive defense of claims
Managing and directing outside counsel
Intimate collaboration with litigation team in developing litigation strategies
Reviewing and analyzing complex coverage issues and preparation of coverage position letters
Investigating, analyzing, and evaluating liability and damages
Preparing case summary reports related to matters of significant reserve and trial activity
Setting timely and appropriate case reserves
Developing and executing litigation and claim strategies as well as resolution strategies
Negotiating and resolving cases
Attending key litigation events, depositions, trials, mediations, and settlement conferences
Working with underwriters to support policy construction and drafting, reporting claim trends, data analysis, and risk assessments
Extensive communication with insureds, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, and underwriters
Attending client meetings and industry functions to support retention and development of client relationships and business
Resource for development and training on litigation strategies, best practices, and talent developments
Candidate Profile
Qualifications, Education & Experience:
Extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, Property & Casualty landscape, claims process and legal and regulatory environment
15 years of claims handling experience and/or legal experience
In-depth knowledge of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Robust negotiation and investigation skills
Ability to think strategically without the assistance of others
Strength to influence others and resolve complex, disputed claims
Ability to identify and use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims
Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency
Proficiency to present multifaceted claims to senior management and to others in other group settings
Currently holds or readily can obtain all required adjuster licenses
B.A. or B.S. required; JD preferred
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Warren, NJ
Additional Locations: Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA
Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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