Claims Consultant

The Hartford

. Handle a caseload of claims-made Employment Practices Liability claims from inception to final disposition .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,400 - $183,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in handling Employment Practices Liability claims, including conducting investigations, analyzing coverage and liability, and developing resolution strategies. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for effectively managing litigation and presenting findings to senior leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment Practices Liability Claims ManagementLitigated Coverage and Liability Case HandlingAdvanced Technical Claim Handling SkillsStrategic Thinking and ExecutionExcellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Claims AnalysisCoverage DeterminationLitigation ManagementNegotiation StrategiesExpense and Indemnity Reserve MonitoringReport PreparationPresentation SkillsRisk ManagementClaims Trend EvaluationExtra-Contractual Liability Analysis

Soft Skills

Time ManagementTask PrioritizationTeam Player AttitudeInfluencing and PersuasionCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree

Industry Keywords

Claims HandlingInsurance Coverage IssuesLitigation PlanningAuditsTraining and DevelopmentRisk Management SeminarsHigh-Profile InsuredsNegotiationClaims TrendsMediations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle a caseload of claims-made Employment Practices Liability claims from inception to final disposition
Conduct investigations and analyze and evaluate claim information
Analyze and determine coverage, liability, and damages
Communicate written positions to insureds and other required parties
Set and regularly monitor expense and indemnity reserves
Present cases to management for reserve authority above established levels
Develop and implement resolution strategies through negotiations
Manage litigation and defense counsel, including litigation planning, budgeting, and bill review
Analyze potential extra-contractual liability
Attend trials and mediations as necessary
Participate in audits, projects, training, and product development initiatives
Prepare reports and deliver presentations to senior claim leadership
Support business partners in evaluating claim trends and developments
Address agent and policyholder inquiries and provide customer service
Provide training and marketing support to underwriters
Attend and present at industry events on risk management and claims topics
Organize and present webinars and in-house risk management seminars for high-profile insureds

Requirements

What you’ll need

College Degree Required
Juris Doctorate degree strongly preferred
Minimum of 7 years handling litigated coverage and liability cases and/or claims
Knowledge and experience handling all aspects of EPL claims
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills
Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of insurance coverage issues
Superior time, task prioritization and desk management skills
Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others
Ability to work with only moderate amount of supervision and employ a “team player” attitude
Candidates near an office location are expected to work in-office 3 days a week, Tuesday through Thursday
Remote candidates must come into an office as business needs arise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid or remote work arrangement
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Perks and benefits