Remote General Labor Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

This is a visible andimportant rolewithin our Complex Claims Unit (CCU) Hartford Global Specialty (HGS) Claims Division. As a Claims Specialist, you willbe responsible forhandling a caseload of higher complexity, higher exposure, bodily injury, and construction related bodily injury claims frominceptionto final disposition. These claims will involve both primary and excess coverages and often involve complex fact patterns requiring analysis of contracts between parties todetermineindemnity and contribution obligations and risk transfer opportunities. As these claims are often in litigation, experience handling litigated matters and managing defense counsel isrequired, as is prior experience handling bodily injury claims. Excess claims handling experience is recommended but not required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
Managing a caseload of litigated and non-litigated construction bodily injury claims under commercial general liability policies.
Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned.
Making coverage determinations and communicating written position(s) to insureds and other required parties.
Within prescribed authority levels, settingappropriate expenseand indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment.
Presenting cases to management for expense or indemnity reserve authority above established authority levels.
Developing and implementing resolution strategies to achievehigh qualityoutcomes.
Proactively managing litigation and counsel,inclusive oflitigation planning and execution,budgetingand bill review.
Attending trials and mediations, as necessary.
Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals byparticipatingin audits,projectsand product development initiatives.
Preparing comprehensive reports and delivering presentations to senior claim leadership on case developments, policy issues, industry trends, etc.
Working with business partners to evaluate and address claim trends and developments.
Addressing inquiries from agents and policyholders and providing superior customer service.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred, law degree a plus or commensurate experience
Minimum of seven years handling complex litigated bodily injury claims
Familiarity with owner and contractor-controlled insurance policies and programs as well as wrap policies, is a plus
Experience handling New York Labor Law claims is a plus
High level of discipline, results-oriented and able to focus on bottom line results
Superior analytical ability and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills
Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of coverage and tort laws
Full command of damages issues relative to high value bodily injury and property damage claims
Strong ability to analyze coverage and liability issues, manage time limit demands and assess extra contractual exposures and other issues of complexity
Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others
Superior interpersonal skills
Ability to exceed expectations and influence others to do the same

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement.Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Lake Mary, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Naperville, IL, Alpharetta, GA) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

Typical Starting Pay: $121,000 - $140,000