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Be here. Be great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

ABA Insurance Services Inc., a division of Great American, has been a long-term, stable source of insurance for banks since 1987, offering Professional Liability Products, Financial Institution Bond, Cyber, and Property and Casualty coverages. The bank program is a unique, market-leading insurance solution for financial institutions, recognized for its underwriting and claims expertise, and endorsed by the American Bankers Association and 34 state bankers' associations.

Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in-office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. Both Shaker Heights, Ohio office setting, and remote (work-from-home) candidates will be considered.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Investigates and adjusts Professional Liability, Bond, and Cyber claims
• Reviews and evaluates coverage and / or liability
• Assigns cases to outside counsel and evaluates their performance
• Develops, prepares, and implements Claims Litigation strategy, including affecting settlements / reserves within prescribed limits
• Works toward the resolution of claims files and attends arbitrations, mediations, or trials as necessary, but is not attorney of record
• Ensures compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies
• Provides oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas
• Leads the work of others (mentors, prioritizes, delegates and reviews assignments)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 6-14 years of related claims or legal experience. Focus is on Professional Liability, Bond, and Cyber products.
• LLM (Master of Law) or JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.
• Willingness to become licensed as a claims adjuster in all 50 states.
• Experience in the areas of litigation, insurance coverage (specifically professional liability, financial institution bond and/or cyber claims), or claims adjusting would be a plus.
• Able to develop, prepare, and implement claims litigation strategy.
• Detail oriented, organized, and possess strong analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess the skills necessary to conduct legal research.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel as needed.

Business Unit: ABA Insurance Services

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.