Claim attorney vs general counsel

Differences between claim attorney and general counsel duties and responsibilities

Claim attorney example responsibilities.

• Coordinate and manage the activities of business partners, including TPA adjusters and external attorneys.
• Manage all aspects of toxic tort claims, including asbestos and chemical exposure, on behalf of AIG member companies.
• Manage mental health professional liability malpractice claims; negotiate settlements; create litigation strategies and settlement packages; direct outside counsel.
• Attend mediation and arbitration meetings and hearings on behalf of corporate client
• Monitor and supervise outside counsel for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and litigation management.
• Remain abreast of case law developments affecting mass tort and product liability claims handle within the department.
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General counsel example responsibilities.

• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Review subpoenas and attorney letters for compliance with HIPAA and institutional guidelines and coordinate non-party depositions as needed.
• Prepare dozens of complex commercial transactions in connection to equity and debt securities offerings.
• Handle regulatory, compliance, licensing, and registration matters for securities broker- dealer and register investment adviser.
• Supervise commercial litigation, arbitration and claims, including case strategy, pleadings preparation, hearings, depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise and train unit charge with securing patient medical records, ensuring compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations and accreditation standards.
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