Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Classification: Exempt/Full-time
Reports to: Head of Claims for Transactional Risk
Travel: 0-15%
Salary: $150,000.00-$215,000.00
Role overview
DUAL North America is seeking a Transactional Risk Claims Specialist for the Claims team.
The Transactional Risk Claims Specialist role will support the Head of Claims for Transactional Risk in the management of claims under Representations & Warranties Insurance (RWI) policies. Private equity and strategic buyers in M&A deals seek policies to protect them from risk on the target companies they acquire. This role encompasses assisting the Head of Claims with substantive claim handling, along with data entry and electronic file organization-type tasks to support the RWI practice.
This position anticipates an approximate 65/35 split between substantive claim handling and electronic organization-type responsibilities, respectively, to start. This position is intended to provide the ability to grow within the role, including to assume greater responsibility over time.
Role responsibilities
Assist the Head of Claims for Transactional Risk in the end-to-end claims management process for RWI claims, from claim notice to conclusion.
Assist with entering claim data into operational systems.
Assist with quality control and performance management, to ensure high-quality claim handling.
Collaborate with a variety of constituents including underwriters, carrier partners, and advisors, to address complex claim issues and foster strong relationships with carrier partners and brokers.
Assist with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to optimize claims processes and enhance operational efficiency by leveraging data analytics, industry trends, and best practices.
Enforce compliance standards and uphold regulatory requirements, internal controls, and service level agreements with carrier partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Key requirements
Bachelor’s degree required and law degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance claims handling. Prior experience with RWI policies is strongly desirable.
Familiarity with contract law and relevant legal principles related to insurance claims, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, in both the context of individual claims and broader operational initiatives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory and legal environments.
Complete assigned tasks correctly, on time and able to learn quickly.
Self-motivated and demonstrating attention to detail.
Be able to work independently for extended periods.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as general business understanding.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement in the office (if applicable) to access cabinets and equipment.
If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.
What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.
Our culture: people first
Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re a group with independence and people at its heart and we’re a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world.
The focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of the group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the group has been and will continue to be key.
Diversity and inclusion
At DUAL, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and, as such, we treat colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
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