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Insurance Defense Attorney / Litigation - Insurance Attorney in Warren, NJ

CNA. Feb 22,2020 Jan 30,2020 Location Warren NJ
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In-House

Attorney

Insurance

Litigation - Insurance

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Coverage Counsel The candidate will be responsible to provide legal and strategic analysis and advice to claim teams and other internal business partners with respect to coverage issues the potential impact of coverage on overall claim exposure and legal risks by researching and analyzing issues in both litigated and non-litigated matters. Partners with Claim Professionals to develop and execute strategies for handling claim related legal issues for matters of increasing complexity. With some direction manages and oversees coverage litigation by determining need for engaging external counsel selecting and working with counsel and assisting with the preparation and editing of briefs and other substantive filings and communications. Develops written and verbal communications regarding coverage with customers their counsel claimants’ counsel and others. Resolves coverage disputes by developing and driving the execution of negotiation strategies in partnership with Claim Professionals. Facilitates claim resolution by engaging directly with customers claimants and other insurers through mediations settlement conferences and other forms of alternative dispute resolution and assessing each side’s position to the desired outcome. Develops supplemental and revised policy language by partnering with Claim Professionals Underwriting and Product Development teams to gather insights and account for multiple perspectives. May participate with Senior Management in the development and implementation of claims and business policies designed to mitigate future risk to firm. May educates key stakeholders regarding legal and regulatory requirements and changes by providing ongoing formal and informal coverage training to our claim teams and other internal business partners. May perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have knowledge of insurance law as well as legal theories and principles and litigation practices and procedures. Should have technical and product specific knowledge of commercial insurance products. Experience in negotiation consultation and facilitation is necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software (Adobe Westlaw) or other software is essential. Bachelor's degree with JD and admission to the Bar of at least one state is mandatory. Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with a law firm and/or insurance carrier and/or other relevant experience with increasing level of responsibility.

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