Claims Counsel

Role Overview

• Under general supervision, this position will be part of the Claims Legal team, which will provide settlement authority and general strategic support for claims/exposures that exceed the line units authority.
• The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that include the analysis of unique jurisdictional concerns and ensuring consistency in claims positions.
• Responsible for consultation with claims staff in a variety of claims issues, including but not limited to, coverage, indemnification, policy limit demand reviews, indemnity agreement review, release language review.
• Identifies coverage issues which require assignment to outside counsel and works with outside counsel as needed.
• Directly handle some policyholder suits against the company and work with outside counsel in managing the litigation.
• Will need to attend mediations as needed.
• Assists in training to claims staff on various jurisdictional issues and/or Fair Claims Practices training.
• Respond to insurance claims questions from a variety of departments.
• Works closely as part of the Claims Legal team in providing outstanding service to claims staff.
• Responsible for tracking claim files reported to Claims Legal ability to stay organized, and diary cases for future follow-up.
• Participate in roundtable discussions on a variety of claims topics, including trial authority, and taking the lead on future follow-up of action items.
• Will work collaboratively with current Panel Counsel to ensure consistency of service to CIG insureds.
• May also participate and/or take the lead in identifying new firms to join Panel list.
• Work with Analyst in Claims Legal in ensuring consistency of Reinsurance reporting as required.
• Ability to analyze complex insurance claims situations and develop recommendations to be shared with claims staff.
• Ability to handle conflicting requests from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel (<10%) as needed to support business needs.
• Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively in order to manage competing priorities.
• Have effective research skills and ability to stay current with changes in case law and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and JD from an accredited law school required.
• Member in good standing of any CIG operating state (Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) bar required.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in property and casualty insurance required.
• Experience working inside insurance company claims department and/or law firm setting required.
• First Party Property experience strongly preferred.
• Experience advising on or litigating first party property coverage issues strongly preferred.
• Experience with adjustment and/or oversight of complex claims is strongly preferred.
• Experience in following jurisdictions preferred: California and Washington.
• CPCU preferred.
• A valid drivers license may be required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Accrue twenty-one days of Paid Time Off during your first year
• Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• One hundred percent covered plans
• Basic Life & AD&D
• Employee Assistance
• Leave Management
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
• Family Caregiver Support (Homethrive)
• Child Care Resources (Tootris)
• Business Travel Accident Protection
• Voluntary benefit offerings
• Short-term (CA only)
• Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse and child plans
• Flexible Spending
• Health Savings (HSA)
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accidental Injury
• Critical Illness
• ARAG Legal Services
• Norton LifeLock
• Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
• Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
• Kudos & Shout Out Points Program
• Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Competitive compensation
• Base compensation
• Salary Management
• Spot Bonuses
• Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
• Discount partnerships
• Gym memberships, credit union, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
• Insurance Educational reimbursement and bonus programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Volunteer Time Through company planned community events and choose your own adventure PVT in giving back in ways that are meaningful to you!
• Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
• Health & Financial Wellness
• Wellness platform, tools and events
• Health Savings Account match
• Financial Wellness Resources