Consultant Claims - CH08CE

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The Hartford is searching for a motivated, positive individual to join our claims team as a Marine Claims Consultant. The Marine Claims Consultant is responsible for maintaining and processing Marine claims. You will be handling a wide variety of claims including Marine Cargo, Marine Liability (P&I) Primary and Excess, MGL, Craft, MEL, and Transport. Proactively investigate, negotiate, and resolve high exposure claims, involving complex issues and/or litigation.

• Claims Processing and Administration
• Ensures that claims are analyzed for coverage and are adjusted and paid properly within company guidelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients.
• Coordinating and managing communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Underwriting, reinsurers, external vendors, etc.) to ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Investigate high exposure claims that involve complex issues and/or litigation - requires qualified legal analysis.
• Evaluate and address coverage issues and determine appropriate reserving levels.
• Maintain an active Diary.
• Drive effective subrogation/salvage processes.
• Ensure all claims handled within authority limits and in line with our procedures and guidelines.
• Selects vendors, lawyers, independent surveyors, and monitor expenses paid too these vendors to ensure service quality.
• Reviews and analyzes claim reports to identify and address trends. Develops and implements strategies to correct adverse trends.

• Strong claims technical knowledge, and legal exposure is essential. Expert understanding in relevant products, wordings, terms and conditions and coverages
• Five or more years of experience handling Ocean Marine claims.
• Claims Handling: Expert knowledge of claims handling process from notification to settlement and recovery.
• Strong Litigation Management Skills required. An understanding of relevant legal processes and procedures, litigation management, Attend mediations.
• Excellent people skills: strong written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively across various levels in the organization.
• Capable of working and collaborating with virtual team members.
• Ensure the use of best practices and compliance with all Company policies.
• Approaching tasks proactively and anticipating needs. Thinking quickly and prioritizing multiple work streams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word.
• Some Travel for mediations.
• Four-year college degree preferred.