Claims Counsel

Marketing Statement:
An In-House Firm, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products for select industries. We have been in operation since 1962 and are nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and rated A++ by A.M.Best.

Position Overview:
Claim Counsel will provide legal counsel and strategic guidance regarding commercial property and casualty insurance claims. Reporting to VP of Claims & Claims Counsel, this position involves managing a portfolio of lawsuits against the company, offering legal opinions on insurance coverage and liability, collaborating with claim professionals, and engaging in litigation management. The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for claims professionals, underwriters, and company leadership, ensuring claims are investigated, evaluated, negotiated, and resolved in accordance with applicable policy provisions, statutes, and best practices.

Job Summary:

• Analyze, interpret and provide legal counsel regarding commercial insurance policy language.
• Interact and support all lines of business, addressing both first party and liability claims.
• Working with outside local counsel, manage a pending of coverage, bad faith, and extra-contractual litigation against the Company, including:
• Providing strategic input on litigation;
• Reporting to and advising senior leadership on adverse exposures;
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, discovery documents and motions;
• Attending mediations, depositions and trials, as needed; and
• Review legal invoices to ensure responsible expense discipline.
• Assist claim staff and leadership with policy limit / time limit demands on liability files.
• Navigate coverage disputes between carriers, especially relating to risk transfer.
• Assist with drafting and editing coverage positions letters.
• Provide internal coverage opinions, as appropriate.
• Deliver engaging training to Claim Division staff on best practices, good faith claims handling, and relevant developments in the law to promote effective and compliant claims handling.
• Participate in the coverage assignment referral process to outside counsel, as needed.
• Promote positive relationships with policyholders, agents, brokers and vendors to support excellent customer service and protect the company's interests.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar and license to practice law in at least one state.
• Minimum of five years of experience in insurance coverage and litigation.
• Strong analytical and communications skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to others.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Familiarity with LexisNexis for legal research.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, managing multipe priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a civil litigator preferred.
• Insurance designations, such as CPCU, AIC, preferred.
• National Range: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00
• Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location.