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Kate McNeil

South Salem,NY

Summary

Intuitive, methodical and strategic Claim and Legal Professional with fifteen (15) years of combined litigation and claims experience. Resolution- driven and motivated to achieve optimal outcomes through efficient, proactive strategies and sound judgment

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP

Travelers
04.2021 - Current
  • Methodically evaluate, negotiate and resolve highest severity claims in Construction nationwide
  • Manage and influence entire defense team including external and internal resources to ensure effective litigation strategies and optimal outcomes
  • Collaborate with business partner relationships to maintain a disciplined response to risks and exposures
  • Lead, manage, motivate and support Complex and Major Case Specialists through several mentor/mentee relationships throughout GL-Complex Claim
  • Establish and develop innovative content for various initiatives throughout Travelers including but not limited to the complex claim symposium and complex claim academy.

Major Case Specialist, Senior Technical Specialist

Travelers
08.2018 - 04.2021
  • Methodically evaluate, negotiate and resolve highest severity claims in Construction
  • Manage and influence entire defense team including external and internal resources to ensure effective litigation strategies and optimal outcomes
  • Collaborate with business partner relationships to maintain a disciplined response to risks and exposures
  • Manage several mentor/mentee relationships throughout Construction- Northeast Region

Complex Director

AIG Claims, Inc.
04.2014 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for the independent handling of over one hundred general liability claims throughout the United States with an emphasis on NY Labor Law
  • Consistently resolved claims within and under given authority, participated in numerous mediations, arbitrations, claim reviews, coordinated defense strategies with assigned counsel, evaluated coverage issues, presented to senior management, etc
  • Acquired and maintained numerous adjuster licenses in multiple states.

Associate Attorney

Faust Goetz LLP, Lester Schwab, LLP
10.2011 - 04.2014
  • Responsible for the independent handling of litigated liability cases, from intake through Note of Issue, including attending Court Conferences and Arbitrations and conducting depositions
  • Involved in all phases of discovery and trial preparation for general and premises liability matters
  • Drafted status reports with legal analysis and litigation plan for insurance carriers
  • Drafted pleadings, motions, memorandums of law, etc
  • Published CLE Lecture 'Premise Liability-A Defense Point of View' for New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Assisted in preparation for trial and second seated liability trials with senior partners.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Albany Law School
Albany, NY
05.2009

B.A. Political Science - Law, Courts and Politics

University of Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy
Albany, NY
05.2006

Skills

  • Skilled verbal and written communicator with ability to succinctly convey complex issues
  • Ability to influence and motivate peers, business partners and leaders
  • Intuitive and critical thinker
  • Results-driven claim professional with successful record of achieving optimal outcomes on complex and high severity claims

Activitiesskills

New York State Bar Association

Timeline

AVP

Travelers
04.2021 - Current

Major Case Specialist, Senior Technical Specialist

Travelers
08.2018 - 04.2021

Complex Director

AIG Claims, Inc.
04.2014 - 08.2018

Associate Attorney

Faust Goetz LLP, Lester Schwab, LLP
10.2011 - 04.2014

Juris Doctor -

Albany Law School

B.A. Political Science - Law, Courts and Politics

University of Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

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