Description:
Description:Kinsale Insurance is a leading Excess & Surplus lines insurer focused on hard-to-place, small to medium-sized commercial accounts. With eligibility in all 50 states, we offer creative solutions across a broad range of Property, Casualty, and Specialty lines through our underwriting divisions.
We pride ourselves on underwriting flexibility, particularly for high-risk, high-hazard, or loss-challenged accounts. Our experienced team controls every aspect of the underwriting and claims process—delivering responsive, effective service to our brokers and policyholders.
Join us as a Claims Counsel in our Professional Lines Division at our beautiful new headquarters in Richmond, VA, and be a part of a growing, innovative company that's redefining success in E&S insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for handling a wide variety of litigated liability claims, including legal and medical malpractice, employment practices, law enforcement liability, and directors and officers liability under the supervision of a Claims Supervisor
- Conducts investigation throughout all aspects of the claims process
- Determines liability, evaluates exposure, and negotiates claims to resolution
- Investigates and analyzes coverage; makes coverage determinations; drafts coverage correspondence; effectively communicates coverage determinations to policyholders and other stakeholders
- Maintains accurate documentation/information in claim file
- Handles claims in litigation filed against insureds; appoints, directs, and manages defense counsel
- Proactively drives litigation toward resolution
- Participates in and attends mediations to facilitate settlements
Qualifications:
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Exhibit skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proficiency in assigning and directing investigations
Education and Certifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
- Single and Family Health, Dental and Vision Insurance plans with HSA funds contributed
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Education dollars for training and certifications (CLE's)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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