Senior Claims Legal Counsel

🕒 March 19

🌵 Arizona, North Carolina – Remote

🌵 Arizona – Remote 🌲 North Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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IAT Insurance Group

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501 - 1000 employees

🤝 B2B

💸 Finance

B2B • Finance

IAT Insurance Group is a specialty insurance provider offering a wide range of personal and commercial insurance products, including aviation, commercial trucking, inland marine, management liability, excess & surplus, surety bonds, reinsurance, and property/casualty coverage tailored to niche industries. The firm emphasizes industry-specific expertise, claims support, loss control resources, and tailored programs such as DIC Wraps for the California FAIR Plan, serving both businesses and individual policyholders through agents and brokers. IAT positions itself as a partner-focused insurer with a strong claims organization, thought leadership (blog/podcasts), and a focus on culture and inclusion.

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 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