VP, Claims, Marine

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Position Summary

Arch Insurance is seeking an accomplished VP Marine Claims professional to serve as an individual contributor with expertise in marine claims handling and management. Possessing in-depth understanding of coverage analysis and interpretation with a proven ability to collaborate closely with underwriting and other critical claims stakeholders. This individual must demonstrate exceptional executive presence and will serve as both a technical SME and a strategic partner within the organization. This role offers the opportunity for future people leadership responsibilities as the business grows.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal claims handler and technical expert for complex Marine claims.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with Underwriting to analyze claim trends, identify coverage and risk issues, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Foster a culture of partnership between Claims and Underwriting to drive business results.
• Provide best-in-class technical guidance and strategic recommendations on intricate coverage matters and high-exposure claims, ensuring nuanced and accurate decision-making.
• Participate in the Trial Committee process, offering expert evaluation of significant cases, helping shape resolution strategies, and ensuring consistent, insightful reporting to Home Office leadership.
• Represent Arch Insurance with a commanding executive presence at mediations, trials, and key stakeholder meetings, leveraging superior presentation skills to influence outcomes and uphold the company's reputation.
• Conduct frequent, thorough reserve reviews and contribute to precision in loss estimation and reserving practices.
• Lead critical control activities such as large loss snapshot reviews and reserve assessments, ensuring meticulous attention to coverage nuances.
• Design and facilitate training sessions and partnership calls, promoting alignment and knowledge sharing among Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial, and Risk Engineering teams.
• Identify and champion initiatives related to loss cost reduction and enhanced financial performance.
• Support and drive claim-related projects and strategic initiatives as delegated.
• As the business grows, take on leadership roles by managing a team of Marine Claims professionals, instilling a high standard of technical and collaborative excellence.

​Experience & Required Skills

• Minimum of 15 years' experience, with deep, demonstrable expertise in Marine claims handling, advanced coverage analysis, and complex case resolution.
• Licensure in multiple jurisdictions required
• Expert knowledge of all state and National and International Laws governing Marine Claims, i.e. Jones Act
• Hands-on experience in both frontline and supervisory Marine claims, with a strong track record of multi-line exposure and account management.
• Exceptional technical proficiency in coverage analysis for Marine claims, with an ability to draft precise coverage disclaimers and Reservation of Rights letters.
• Demonstrated excellence in conducting thorough Marine Claims Audits.
• Superior skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for building productive, cross-functional relationships and influencing at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and time management capabilities.
• Self-motivated, highly collaborative, and adept at working both independently and as a key team contributor.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$200,000 - $250,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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