Insurance Attorney

Location:

U-Haul International Inc. and Repwest Insurance seeks an experienced In-House Counsel with 5 years of relevant experience to support legal insurance and claims matters arising from auto rental operations and auto insurance programs. This in-office role will work closely with insurers a third-party claims administrator (TPA) and outside counsel to manage a high-volume litigation and claims portfolio with a focus on coverage bad faith analysis and strategic risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct insurance coverage and bad faith analysis related to auto rental and auto insurance claims

• Evaluate and address insurance conflicts including primary/excess coverage issues and insurer obligations

• Partner with and assist a third-party claims administrator (TPA) in the handling and resolution of auto liability bodily injury property damage and related claims

• Review and analyze complaints pleadings discovery and motion practice in auto-related litigation

• Perform settlement analysis including exposure assessment liability evaluation and strategic recommendations

• Monitor and manage outside defense counsel including oversight of litigation strategy budgets and performance

• Provide coverage analysis and legal research involving auto policies rental agreements indemnity provisions and statutory frameworks

• Manage a large portfolio of auto-related matters prioritizing workload and ensuring timely resolution

• Communicate effectively with internal business partners insurers TPAs and external counsel regarding risk strategy and outcomes

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• 5 years of experience in auto insurance insurance defense coverage bad faith or in-house claims/legal roles

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing)

• Strong knowledge of auto liability insurance coverage claims handling practices and litigation processes

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters independently in a high-volume environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven self-starter with sound judgment and strong organizational skills

Additional Requirements:

• Light travel required

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operationally focused environment

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to provide practical business-oriented legal advice

Salary requirements must be submitted with resume. We will not consider any candidates who do not include salary requirements.

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage

• Prescription plans

• Dental & Vision Plans

• New indoor fitness gym

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Registered Dietitian Program

• Weight Watchers

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

• Career stability

• Opportunities for advancement

• Valuable on-the-job training

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University

• Business and travel insurance

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program

• Paid holidays vacation and sick days

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Life insurance

• Critical Illness/Group Accident

• 24-hour physician available for kids

• MetLaw Legal program

• MetLife auto and home insurance

• Mindset App Program

• Discounts on cell phone plans hotels and more

• LifeLock Identity Theft

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness

• Dave Ramseys SmartDollar Program

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company and its family of companies including U-Haul International Inc. (U-Haul) continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont Virginia and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal provincial state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.