Description:
Zurich North America is hiring an Surety Senior Claims Professional (Attorney) to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in who is located within the U.S.. This is a virtual position so you will have a home-based office. There is no billable hours.In this role, you will manage a caseload of moderate to high complexity Surety claims from start through settlement and resolution, and within specific authority limits. You will ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient and effective manner to deliver on Zurich's claims best practices and customer led commitment. You will have an opportunity to develop strong partnerships that include extensive communications and interactions with principals, brokers and other internal business unit contacts.
Primary accountabilities include:
- Analyzing coverage, liability and damages
- Participating in mediations and negotiating settlements
- Drafting coverage and denial letters, underwriter notification of claim issues, etc.
- Drafting case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation
- Directing activities of defense counsel
You must be able to travel approximately 25% to visit project sites or for other business needs that may arise.
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
- Detail oriented
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
