Claims Coverage Counsel

October 29

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Description

• Researches and Prepares Written Coverage Opinions and Correspondence • Reviews and analyzes facts, policy language, and researches applicable laws to prepare detailed and legally supported coverage opinions for claims personnel countrywide • Researches current legal trends impacting insurance coverage issues and implements knowledge of state-specific issues • Analyzes and interprets various policy forms, including commercial general liability policies, business auto policies, commercial property policies, public entity errors & omission policies, inland marine policies, auto dealers policies, and commercial umbrella policies. • Prepares draft coverage position letters • Reviews non-complex draft coverage position letters prepared by claims professionals for claims and provides feedback • Provides coverage opinions and letters • Responds to general coverage questions from claims professionals • Organizes and prioritizes projects to meet deadlines • Communicates with claims professionals on coverage opinions • Submits work product for team/peer review and feedback prior to sending coverage opinions and drafts correspondence to claims professionals • Considers and discusses all feedback to ensure work product is legally supported, well-reasoned, consistent, and professionally written • Reviews drafts prepared by other team members and provides timely, thoughtful, and constructive feedback • Prepares training presentations for claims professionals addressing various policy forms and endorsements, including state specific coverage issues • Participates in planning presentations

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree • Licensed to practice law in at least one state • Eight years of experience focused on insurance coverage analysis and/or coverage litigation • Experience in legal research and writing • Excellent knowledge of coverage law and legal research • Strong knowledge of the theory and practice of the claim function and insurance coverage • Excellent knowledge of insurance contracts and legal aspects of court procedures affecting legal liability for all commercial lines of insurance • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Strong knowledge of claims systems • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually • Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards • Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement • Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs • Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements