Director, Coverage Counsel - Chicago, IL, Morristown, NJ, Jersey City, NJ or Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking a Claims Director & Coverage Counsel to support outcomes on specific severe or complex claims within the General Liability line of business.

Only candidates with specific insurance coverage experience in General Liability should apply.

Location

Chicago, IL; Morristown, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; or Remote.

Responsibilities

• Handle declaratory judgment actions related to General Liability, including matters where a company entity is named as a party.
• Collaborate with front-line claim employees and managers within the General Liability claims group to provide coverage analysis and review coverage position letters to achieve the best possible result on every claim.
• Assist with analysis of risk transfer issues, including evaluation of additional insured status, contractual indemnification, and pursuing risk transfer opportunities to maximize recovery and minimize exposure.
• May include review of Time Limited Demands, allegations of unfair claim practices, interaction with underwriting partners, and addressing case strategies.
• As a member of the General Liability claims team, help confirm that claim investigation and disposition strategy are appropriate and ensure timely, appropriate coverage analyses and established positions for each claim.
• When matters are in litigation, assist in determining that proper and competent attorneys are assigned and that litigation management strategies are developed and implemented.
• Work closely with General Liability underwriting and risk engineering partners to provide feedback on policy forms and claim analysis.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a technical claim handling role, specifically in General Liability claims (preferably with a commercial property & casualty company or a self-insured company).
• 8+ years of Legal experience at a law firm handling insurance coverage issues in General Liability matters will also be considered in lieu of claims handling experience.
• Legal experience litigating coverage lawsuits, declaratory judgments, or other types of litigation is preferred.
• Coverage experience in General Liability, including but not limited to:
  • premises liability
  • product/completed operations
  • bodily injury and property damage
  • additional insured
  • contractual indemnity issues
  • primary vs. excess/other insurance disputes
  • declaratory judgments
  • applicable Federal & State statutory rules
• Major claim adjustment and coverage analysis experience and supervisory experience are a plus.
• Juris Doctorate required.
• Proven demonstration of creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and work cooperatively.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to travel by automobile and all forms of public transportation required.
• Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with risk management controls.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous 401K employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision, focused on whole-family wellness including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
• Discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs may be available.
• Annualized base pay range for the advertised position (located in the specified area): $119,700.00 to $200,00.00.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Accommodation

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