Senior Director

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

Strategic partner in supporting the growth and client development of our Financial Lines Claims consulting services, including D&O, E&O, R&W, Financial Institutions, Fidelity/Crime, Cyber, and EPLI coverage lines.

This position is part-time and flexible, with a focus on business development, relationship management, and strategic guidance.

Qualifications

Required:

• 20+ years of professional experience within the insurance industry, with a focus on Financial Lines claims (including D&O, E&O, R&W, EPLI, Cyber, Fidelity/Crime, and Financial Institutions).

• Prior leadership experience in a claims executive role (e.g., Head of Claims, SVP, or equivalent) at a major insurance carrier.

• Deep, active network of contacts at insurance carriers and panel law firms engaged in Financial Lines matters.

• Strong understanding of Financial Lines policy forms, claims processes, coverage evaluations, and litigation strategy.

• Proven experience managing complex litigation and arbitration claims, including settlement strategy and panel counsel oversight.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with senior legal, claims, and underwriting stakeholders.

Preferred

• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify business development opportunities and shape go-to-market approaches.

• Comfortable working in a part-time, flexible role, with the ability to self-manage hours and engagements.

• Willingness to participate in targeted marketing and networking events, both virtual and in-person.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $150/hour - $200/hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click here to learn more about the personal information we collect and here to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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