Description:
Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.Wright Public Entity serves as a management company providing claims administration, risk management & loss control, underwriting & marketing, and client services in New York for the NY Schools Insurance Reciprocal (NYSIR: ‘A-' rated by Best), NY Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR: ‘A-' rated by Best) and Statewide Schools Health Plan. We also act as a TPA for Workers Compensation for various self-insured schools & municipalities in New York, and a national education program.
The Professional Liability Claims Specialist/Claims Counsel will be responsible for oversight and day-to-day supervision of professional liability claims including Employment Practices Liability, Section 42 USC 1983 litigation/civil rights, Police Professional, Educators Legal Liability, Public Officials Liability including Land Use and other E&O type claims.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluating coverage and drafting coverage letters,
- Evaluating liability and damages exposures and case reserves,
- Proactive litigation management,
- Conducting settlement negotiations and monitoring trials,
- Preparing reinsurance notices,
- Frequent communication with internal and external business partners, and
- Other functions generally associated with claims handling.
Competencies:
- Possesses the ability to organize and prioritize work activities timely and efficiently
- Possesses good written and oral communication skills
- Possesses the ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and select the best course of action in a timely manner
- Possesses negotiation skills
Position Requirements:
- 5-7 years relevant experience
- Public sector and/or education is a plus
- JD preferred
- For non-attorneys, a NYS independent adjuster license is required
- Occasional travel may be required
