Senior Supervisory Attorney - Insurance Coverage

Overview

An insurance company is seeking an experienced Coverage Counsel to provide legal support for its Claims departments. This role involves delivering insurance coverage opinions, participating in claims roundtables, collaborating on best practices, retaining outside counsel for coverage litigation, and monitoring declaratory judgment actions. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Legal.

This is primarily a field-based role, requiring approximately 80% of the time (4+ days per week) spent working in the field, directly interacting with customers, agents, and agency staff. Occasional travel to office locations for meetings, training, and events may be required. Internal candidates will be considered based on role needs.

Previous coverage experience is required, preferably in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft coverage opinions across all lines of business, including personal lines, commercial policies, and non-standard auto products.
• Review knowledge articles and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Respond to claims-related questions from staff and management.
• Assist with Department of Insurance complaint responses.
• Develop uniform strategies within states on recurring coverage issues.
• Monitor outside counsel handling examinations under oath (EUOs).
• Draft Reservation of Rights and coverage disclaimer letters.
• Participate as a legal expert in claims roundtables.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the state bar in the state of residence, or admission within one year of hire if bar exam is required, or admission within 60 days of hire for those with diploma privilege or eligible for in-house counsel registration.
• Demonstrated experience in providing customer-driven legal solutions and support.
• Experience preparing civil pleadings, motions, discovery, and deposing witnesses.
• Litigation experience.
• Solid knowledge of professional responsibility rules applicable to the practicing jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of tort, contract, and insurance law.

Additional Details

• Travel up to 25% may be required.
• Primarily sedentary work involving sitting and standing.
• Offer contingent on background checks and signing a non-disclosure agreement.
• Sponsorship is not available unless specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $113,000 to $194,000, varying by job level and geographic location.
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Competitive 401(k) contribution and pension plan.
• Annual incentive program.
• Nine paid holidays and 23 days of paid time off accrued annually for full-time employees.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid family leave.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for the application and interview process, essential job functions, and other employment benefits.