Law Firm Claims Analyst

at  Phelps Dunbar LLP

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Claims Analyst will handle moderate to higher level professional liability claims as part of the London Claims Group, an in-house claims management group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include investigating claims, managing litigation, conducting settlement negotiations and formulating reserves.

• Perform claims investigations, gathering all relevant facts and documents.
• Analyze liability, damages and exposures.
• Formulate reserves.
• Develop handling strategies.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend mediations.
• Manage litigation and interactions with attorneys.
• Review and confirm coverage.
• Prepare detailed reports to clients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BA/BS Degree. JD strongly preferred.
• A minimum of three - five years of claims experience, preferably in GL and professional liability (e.g., A&E, insurance agent E & O, lawyers professional liability).
• CPCU, ARM or other advanced designations desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong negotiation, litigation management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite software.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel on limited basis.

• Perform claims investigations, gathering all relevant facts and documents.
• Analyze liability, damages and exposures.
• Formulate reserves.
• Develop handling strategies.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend mediations.
• Manage litigation and interactions with attorneys.
• Review and confirm coverage.
• Prepare detailed reports to clients