Senior Claims Legal Counsel

🕒 Março 19

🌵 Arizona, North Carolina – Remoto

🌵 Arizona – Remote 🌲 North Carolina – Remote

⏰ Tempo Integral

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🧑‍⚖️ Consultor Jurídico / Conselheiro Geral

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IAT Insurance Group

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501 - 1000 funcionários

🤝 B2B

💸 Finanças

B2B • Finance

O Grupo IAT Insurance é um provedor de seguros especializado que oferece uma ampla gama de produtos de seguros pessoais e comerciais, incluindo aviação, transporte comercial, seguro de transportes no interior, responsabilidade de gestão, coberturas excedentes e especiais, fianças, resseguros e cobertura de propriedade/risco personalizadas para indústrias de nicho. A empresa enfatiza a expertise específica por indústria, suporte a reivindicações, recursos de controle de perdas e programas customizados, como DIC Wraps para o Plano FAIR da Califórnia, atendendo tanto empresas quanto segurados individuais por meio de agentes e corretores. A IAT se posiciona como uma seguradora focada em parcerias, com uma organização de sinistros forte, liderança de pensamento (blog/podcasts) e um foco em cultura e inclusão.

Descrição

• Serve as in-house counsel responsible for responding to Legal Matters for Property and Casualty Claims • Works with IAT’s Legal Department to develop companywide coverage positions and litigation and resolution strategy for extra-contractual suits filed against the company • Directs and manages assigned caseload of litigated files involving extra-contractual lawsuits and declaratory judgment actions • Analyzes and provides formal opinions on coverage and legal issues for multiple product lines, including Property, Casualty and Specialty Claims • Assigns outside counsel to represent the company in claims-related litigation in compliance with company guidelines • Oversees and directs outside counsel retained to represent the company • Prepares written coverage determinations, including reservation of rights letters and denial of coverage letters for claims involving complex or novel coverage issues • Acts as an internal in-house legal resource for claims department • Negotiates and authorizes appropriate settlements within designated authority in extra-contractual lawsuits filed against the company • Prepares case summary reports for review with management • Attends mediations, settlement conferences, court hearings and trials • Conducts legal research regarding emerging and novel insurance-related statutes, laws, and appellate decisions impacting companywide claims and underwriting business units • Handles and responds to Claims Legal Referrals submitted by companywide claims organization • Oversees, tracks, and offers guidance to Claims regarding extra-contractual litigation against the company. • Performs other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requisitos

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school • At least 5 years of related experience as in-house counsel or in private legal practice • Must Have State Bar License that is in good standing • Must have experience working with insurance industry • Must have insurance coverage experience • Coverage experience related to 1st party, 3rd party Auto/ Bodily Injury and homeowners property preferred • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to work independently, in a collaborative manner, and as part of team • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines • Authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship for employment purposes

🏖️ Benefícios

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off • 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing • Hybrid work environment • Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career • Healthcare and Wellness Programs • Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses • College Loan Assistance Support Plan • Educational Assistance Program • Mentorship Program • Dress for Your Day Policy