Claims Manager - International Financial Lines

• Proactively manage a diverse portfolio of management liability, employment practice, professional indemnity and crime claims
• Handle claims from first notice of loss through resolution, assessing severity, complexity, and direct financial loss
• Evaluate policy coverage in line with underwriting intent, draft clear and well-reasoned coverage position letters
• Manage portfolio of medium to high severity claims
• Establish appropriate and timely case reserves
• Develop, iterate, document, and execute claims strategies
• Ensure the management of claims conforms to agreed standardized processes
• Communicate any material claims to Reinsurance and Finance
• Working with Reinsurance to effect claims recoveries
• Understand and implement Beazley’s Conduct Risk Policy
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture
• Maintain awareness of overall strategic objectives and business plans
• Understand marketing and underwriting strategies
• Join client meetings to share claims philosophy
• Provide input to underwriters of claims experience
• Identify issues and trends
• Identify wordings issues and suggest improvements
• Leverage networking opportunities
• Work with Claims team members and underwriters
• Help produce presentations and marketing literature
• Operate within approved claims authority
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with relevant regulation
• Adhere to Beazley’s procedures for selection and retention of 3rd party professionals
• Manage escalation from delegated partners
• Conduct file reviews or audits
• Provide feedback on claim actions from TPA
• Propose strategies for future claims handling
• Work proactively to develop and maintain strong relations with key brokers and insureds
• Promote the Beazley brand
• Adhere to Beazley’s Conflicts of Interest policy

• University degree
• Three of more years' experience handling commercial liability insurance claims, preferably under management liability and financial institution policies
• Adjuster license(s) may be required
• Legal training or claims experience, including assessing liability and negotiating settlements
• Functional expertise includes: claims management procedures, knowledge of both US and international insurance markets, familiarity with US and global legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as alternative dispute resolution methods
• Analytical skills: Problem solving, analysis of financial statements, financial assessments of claims, data analysis and decision-making
• Work management skills: Time and workload management, self-starter, planning, achievement orientation, productivity focused
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to influence others, client and broker management skills, purposeful communication, flexibility, active listening

Law degree preferred but not required