Claims Counsel

FULLY REMOTE BASED POSITION.

ANNUAL BASE SALARY,  $115,000 - $160,000 USD + BONUS + OPTIONS

Preference for candidates located in the following states: Arizona, Alabama Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, South Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

• • Position Overview

    As an early member of the Claims team, the Claims Counsel plays a critical role within the Embroker Insurance group by providing key feedback on claim systems and processes. This position manages a variety of Private Company primary EPL, D&O, Cyber, E&O, Crime and Fiduciary claims, conducts detailed coverage analysis and critical claim management to drive cost effective and timely resolutions while providing first-in-class service to our policyholders. This position also closely collaborates with Claims and Insurance team leadership, and internal data, actuarial, and distribution teams as well as external business partners. 

    Responsibilities:

    • Complete accurate and timely claim investigations into coverage, liability, and damages
    • Proactively manage pending claims to drive timely and cost-effective resolutions
    • Proactively evaluate potential exposure on assigned claims to recommend and set appropriate reserves and thereafter manage regular review of case reserves for accuracy 
    • Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external customers, including, but not limited to, policy holders, underwriters, data and actuarial teams, and carrier partners
    • Direct and actively monitor assignments to outside counsel, experts, and other panel vendors
    • Actively participate in settlement negotiations including virtual or in-person attendance at private mediations and court ordered settlement conferences
    • Support data collection efforts by effectively capturing relevant data in claim management software
    • Identify and escalate insights into emerging claims trends across industries, geographies, and key business segments
    • Offer user-level feedback and insights to support the continuous improvement of our claim handling processes, guidelines and systems
    • Perform other duties as assigned 

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. from an accredited law school preferred
    • 5+years professional experience, with at least 3 years of experience litigating or managing financial lines/professional liability claims, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
    • Must possess required state claim adjuster licenses, or must successfully take and pass a state exam within the first 90 days of employment
    • Proven ability to work both independently on complex matters and collaboratively as a team player to assist others as needed
    • High level of personal initiative and leadership skills; prior experience managing a team preferred
    • Exceptional time management, problem solving and organizational skills
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Ability to travel to mediations, trials, etc. as necessary (10 - 15%)
    • Ability to work cross culturally on a global team
    • Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
    • Ability to perform at a high-level in a remote work environment