What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Medical Malpractice, North American Claims Group position at Allied World?
Location: Chicago, IL or Farmington, CT
Position Description:
Investigate, evaluate, and resolve claims made against the Company’s medical malpractice business including hospital primary and excess, long term care, psychiatry, and miscellaneous healthcare 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.
Job Responsibilities
· Manage a vigorous load of claims involving a broad spectrum of accounts and coverages. Analyze complex coverage and manage litigation by effectively interacting with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, and other parties as required. Represent Company in the resolution of complex claims and participate in legal proceedings, including mediations. Participate in underwriting decision making, pre-bind and renewal risk assessment, and underwriting roundtable.
· Work with other areas of the company including underwriting, risk management, finance and accounting, actuarial, operations and technology on projects as requested. Prepare claim summaries and other reports as necessary for management. Present severity claims to senior management in large loss meetings.
· Meet with existing or prospective clients and brokers. Attend relevant industry conferences/meetings.
· Assist in training of claims associates.
· Comply with CMS reporting.