SENIOR DIRECTOR INSURANCE AND CLAIMS

Senior Director, Insurance & Claims POSITION SUMMARY : The Senior Director, Insurance & Claims manages and oversees the hospital’s insurance program, captive insurance companies, and the handling of malpractice and general liability claims.

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The Senior Director collaborates with internal stakeholders, including the Chief Quality Officer and the Chief Financial Officer and their designees, to support loss prevention initiatives and education programs and financing strategies for all lines of insurance coverage.

The Senior Director works collaboratively with clinical and business departments, insurance brokers and consultants and advises on insurance strategies.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of captive insurance companies, insurance programs and communication and coordination with the captive’s Board of Directors and service providers.

Advises in management and decision-making of captive insurance program company funding, actuarial analysis.

Supervises insurance and claims staff, conducts periodic performance appraisals, and recommends personnel actions.

Monitors payment of fees for legal counsel for insurance claims and payment of their expenses.

Approves payment of legal fees related to covered and non-covered expenses.

These include managing the Claims Committee and Underwriting committees to report on claims and litigation and general risk management matters.

Works with Medical Affairs Office, Quality & Patient Safety, and Office of the General Counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for malpractice reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank and Massachusetts professional boards by preparing timely reports and notifying providers.

Reviews cases that may result in major settlements or adverse verdicts with appropriate leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s Degree and

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA) :