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Assistant Vice President

Hiscox, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Assistant Vice President, Miscellaneous Professional Liability Claims

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Build a brilliant future with Hiscox. Join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Claims team! This hybrid role requires working in office a minimum of two (2) days per week and can be based in one of the following locations.

Locations

Atlanta, GA

Boston, MA

Chicago, IL

Manhattan, NY

West Hartford, CT

Job Type

Permanent

Responsibilities

Manages a team of 5‑7 Claim Professionals handling Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims.

Drives team engagement, development, performance, and growth.

Drives Key Performance Indicators and adherence to Hiscox USA Best Practices through managerial diary and file reviews.

Participates in all Quality Assurance activities including monthly reviews and calibrations.

Utilizes data to determine action‑planning and coaching opportunities.

Reviews coverage analyses and coaches accordingly.

Drives litigation management behaviors within the assigned team, including strategy, cost analysis, and overall exposure.

Identifies and provides solutions for key issues and trends to senior leaders.

Allocates new incoming claims, re‑opened claims, and escalations due to severity.

Acts as the escalation point for customers and brokers.

Part of the Claims Leadership Team; opportunity to participate in leadership presentations.

Assists Director/VP in preparing and presenting reserve recommendations and claims trends.

Plays an active role in the Claims/UW/Actuarial feedback loop.

On‑board and recruit talent; participates in performance management.

Opportunities to participate in Claims wide action‑planning and collaboration with peers.

Ability to manage through and pivot with change.

Qualifications

10+ years of claims handling experience.

5+ years of Professional Liability claims experience; Miscellaneous Professional Liability experience is required.

3+ years of claims management experience, including leadership and people management.

Will have participated in baseline Leadership training.

Expert knowledge of claims handling practices, including coverage analysis, litigation management, reserving practices, and negotiation.

Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills.

Strong rapport‑building and relationship effectiveness skills.

Benefits

401(k) with competitive company matching.

Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, and FSA plans.

Company paid group term life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.

24 paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days, 10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days.

Paid parental leave.

4‑week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service.

Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs.

Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program.

Company paid subscription to Headspace.

2024 Gold level recipient of Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation.

Dynamic, creative, and values‑driven culture.

Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks.

Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility, and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non‑profits via the Hiscox USA Foundation.

Salary Salary range $165,000 – $170,000 (Atlanta, Chicago).

Salary range $165,000 – $185,000 (Boston, Manhattan, West Hartford).

Actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Finance and Sales

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