Description:

A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company is currently looking for multiple Legal Claims Professionals for our growing Management Solutions group to work out of any of our Claims offices throughout the US.

If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match and an additional 401K contribution, flexible work options, work/life balance, summer hours and a great culture.

The Claims Professional will handle Private/Non-Profit D&O, EPL, and Fiduciary claims of moderate to high complexity under limited supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing complaints and all other legal pleadings and discovery, arbitration demands, coverage analysis, determining exposure and setting appropriate reserves. They will resolve claims according to Best Practices and within authority limits. They will regularly communicate with customers and brokers and may be dedicated to handle claims for specific accounts.

Additional responsibilities include:

Analyze coverage, liability, damages and exposure
Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters
Notify Underwriter of claim issues
Draft case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation
Direct and engage with the activities of defense counsel

At A General Insurance and Life Insurance Solutions Company we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into any of our Zurich claims offices in the US.

Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the Legal area
AND
JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area
Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment
Negotiation experience
Customer service experience
Microsoft Office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Member of the Bar
Claims handling experience including Private/Non-Profit D&O, EPL, Fiduciary and/or insurance coverage defense
Analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Experience collaborating across work groups
Insurance designations such as SCLA, CPCU, AIC