Description:
Description:Kinsale Insurance is a nationally recognized leader in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, specializing in hard-to-place, small to mid-sized commercial risks. Licensed in all 50 states, we deliver creative, disciplined underwriting solutions across Property, Casualty, and Specialty lines.
Our success is built on underwriting expertise, operational control, and an entrepreneurial culture that rewards smart decision-making. We thrive in complex, high-risk, and loss-sensitive environments—where experience, agility, and sound judgment matter most.
We are seeking a talented Claims Counsel to join our Professional Lines Division at our new headquarters in Richmond, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants hands-on responsibility, sophisticated exposure analysis, and meaningful influence in complex liability matters—without the billable hour model.
What You'll Do:
As Claims Counsel, you will manage a diverse portfolio of litigated and pre-suit professional liability claims, including:
- Employment Practices Liability
- Healthcare and Medical Professional Liability
- Legal malpractice
- Law enforcement liability
- Directors & Officers Liability
- Miscellaneous professional liability risks
Key Responsibilities include:
- Conducting thorough factual investigations and developing early case strategies
- Analyzing and interpreting complex coverage issues; drafting clear and well-supported coverage determinations and correspondence
- Evaluating liability and damages exposure, including high-severity and reputational risk matters
- Managing claims involving healthcare entities, corporate boards, senior executives, and employment-related allegations
- Appointing, directing, and strategically managing defense counsel
- Driving litigation toward efficient resolution through proactive oversight
- Negotiating settlements and attending mediations
- Maintaining detailed and accurate claim documentation
- Collaborating closely with underwriting and senior claims leadership on complex risk issues
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a motivated attorney who combines strong legal analysis with practical business judgment.
Qualifications:
- Experience in handling or litigating Employment Practices, professional liability, or healthcare-related claims preferred
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate coverage and liability in complex matters
- Strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting coverage analyses and correspondence
- Confident oral communicator with effective negotiation skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active litigated files
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 2 years of professional legal experience (insurance coverage, litigation, or professional liability experience preferred)
- Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities – Rewarding performance and initiative.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $7,000 (family) in HSA contributions per year.
- Work-Life Balance – Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
- Career Growth – Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
- Retirement & Security – Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage.
- Continuous Learning – Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications.
Integrity & Responsibility
Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.
