Director of Claims Coverage Counsel EPL
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 135000 - 200000
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Director of Claims Coverage Counsel-Professional and Executive Liability
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Claims Coverage Counsel specializing in professional liability and executive products (D&O EPL fiduciary etc.) claims to join their team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a focus on proactive claim management legal expertise and delivering exceptional results.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and counsel on coverage and bad faith claim matters
- Manage coverage and bad faith litigation including oversight of outside counsel and review of pleadings filings and discovery responses
- Resolve coverage litigation efficiently fairly and cost-effectively
- Advise the Claim Department on coverage issues including review of coverage letters and related documentation
- Research analyze and monitor coverage and bad faith case law and legislation across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
- Deliver training and ongoing legal guidance to the Claim Department on coverage issues litigation management file documentation excess vs. primary disputes catastrophe claims and claim handling practices
- Provide legal support on policy language interpretation and product development initiatives
- Advise on additional legal issues and disputes arising from coverage determinations and claim handling
Qualifications/Requirements:
- J.D. required with 8 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or insurance company
- Experience advising on coverage and defending coverage and bad faith litigation for claims-made professional and executive liability products (e.g. D&O EPL fiduciary)
- Experience handling coverage and bad faith matters across multiple U.S. jurisdictions preferred
- Experience analyzing coverage issues across multiple product lines
- Insurance policy drafting experience preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex claim processes and identify practical solutions
- Strategic mindset focused on improving claim outcomes
- Ability to develop innovative solutions within a Claim Counsel function
- Clear effective communicator with the ability to present findings and recommendations to management
Compensation Package:
- Base Salary: $135000 - $200000 per year
- Annual bonus plans
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- 401(k)
- Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties responsibilities or aspects of the role and it is subject to modification at the employers discretion.
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