Director, Claims - Coverage

Everest • Warren Township, NJ

1d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world. Job Summary: The Director, Claims - Coverage will manage claims-related coverage litigation involving Everest Insurance companies and provide coverage support to Claims and Underwriting. The position will report to the VP of Claims – Coverage. This is a hybrid position based in Warren, NJ working 3 days onsite, 2 remote.

Requirements

• Extensive coverage litigation experience in state and federal courts as practicing attorney and/or claims professional
• Demonstrated experience handling complex coverage matters
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively time manage and multi-task
• Highly collaborative, growth mindset with ability to initiate and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with innovative and solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution
• JD required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of claim-related lawsuits and arbitrations involving Everest companies, ensuring that appropriate and cost-effective resolution strategies are in place
• Oversee and manage day-to-day litigation activities in partnership with Claims, Law and Underwriting colleagues and counsel
• Maintain “Best Practices” for handling coverage litigation, including budgeting, reserving, and implementing appropriate resolution strategies
• Supervise outside counsel and ensure compliance with guidelines for coverage counsel with respect to litigated and non-litigated matters, in collaboration and consultation with internal stakeholders
• Provide pre-litigation coverage support to N.A. Claims team to prevent unnecessary litigation, drive quality and consistency of coverage positions, and strategies across all lines of business
• Present to senior management on matters presenting significant exposures or matters with broader legal and/or strategic implications
• Support Underwriting with respect to policy wording/drafting and analyzing impact of policy language
• Collaborate with Law Department on bad faith claims and/or extra-contractual matters arising out of claims handling

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• 401k match
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree