Claims Attorney – Coverage

Role Overview

• Research, analyze, and prepare coverage positions, communications, and strategies.
• Assess complex claims, including liability and damage evaluation.
• Assign cases to outside counsel and evaluate their performance on claims-related litigation.
• Develop, prepare, and implement Claims Litigation strategy, including affecting settlements/reserves within prescribed limits.
• Collaborate with Product teams regarding development and implementation of policy terms.
• Work toward the resolution of complex claims files and attend arbitrations, mediations or trials as necessary, but is not attorney of record.
• Ensure compliance of claims handling pursuant to all state, legal, statutory, and regulatory bodies.
• May provide oversight and supervision to outside counsel on claims-related litigation.

Requirements

• LLM (Master of Law) or JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required
• Generally, a minimum of 6 years of legal or claims experience
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures
• Knowledge of industry laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness plans
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• commuter benefits