• Job Description

  Req#: R3010

  An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies!

  Our mission is powerful and simple: We protect others. Choosing a place to apply your talents is an important decision for anyone. You have plenty of options. Why choose ProAssurance?

  At ProAssurance, we sell a pledge, and that pledge is delivered by our team members. We are seeking individuals who value integrity, leadership, relationships, and enthusiasm—and want to build their career with a great company where they can be their authentic self and feel valued, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. ProAssurance specializes in healthcare professional liability, products liability for medical technology and life sciences, legal professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance. We are an industry-leading specialty insurer, with job opportunities in much of the contiguous United States.

  This position supports the podiatry and chiropractic segment of our medical professional liability line of business. Depending upon location of the selected candidate we may consider a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates should ideally be located in the Central or Eastern time zones.
  
  For full consideration, candidates must have medical professional liability claims experience.
  
  The primary responsibility of the Senior Claims Specialist position is the direct management of assigned claims including claims investigation, coverage analysis, monitoring of defense counsel activities, control of legal expenses, reserving, and providing technical expertise throughout the life of the claim file.

  What you'll do:

  85% - Claims Management:

  • Provide direction and guidance throughout the life of the claim by participating in the review processes to evaluate liability, case value, and reserving functions.
  • Direct defense counsel regarding settlement values, defense tactics, and strategies.
  • Participate in settlement negotiations as warranted.
  • Attend trials, settlement conferences, mediations, and insured meetings as warranted.
  • Participate in selection of expert witnesses when appropriate.
  • Review and approval of reasonable legal expenses and fees associated with the claim file and negotiate adjustment of charges when appropriate.
  • Maintain communication with supervisor and counsel.
  • Ensures proper file documentation of assigned files.

  5% - Responsible for preparing reports for management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing claim information.

  5% - Keep apprised of changes in the law and court procedures affecting claims in jurisdictions supervised.

  5% - Perform special projects as directed by management.

  What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Advanced degree or certification in the legal or insurance field preferred.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in the claims or legal field, with a high degree of specialized and technical competence.
  • Experience as a practicing attorney a plus.
  • Professional liability experience required.
  • Proficiency in legal and/or medical terminology required.
  • Ability to make prompt, intelligent decisions based upon detailed analysis of complex issues.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and writing skills, strong interpersonal, and relationship management expertise.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

  #LI-Remote

  We are committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work and grow personally and professionally.

  For that reason, we partner with The Predictive Index (PI) – an organization equally committed to improving the working lives of people, to help us hire the best talent by providing additional insight about one’s work style.

  The position you applied to requires completion of two assessments prior to being scheduled to interview with a hiring manager. A Talent Acquisition team member may review your application and contact you before the assessment is complete. These assessments are Behavioral and Cognitive (internal candidates will only receive the Behavioral assessment), and each assessment takes less than 12 minutes to complete.

  After submitting your application, you will receive two emails from The Predictive Index inviting you to complete each of these assessments (please check your SPAM or Junk email folder if you do not see these emails in your inbox).

  Position Salary Range

  $85,881.00 - $141,719.00

  The salary range displayed represents the entirety of the pay grade for this position. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, your location and comparison to other team members already in this role.

  Build your career with us and enjoy access to a best-in-class benefits program.

• About the company

  ProAssurance Corporation, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a property and casualty company that sells professional liability insurance to doctors.

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