Senior Claims Counsel

7-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership.

We are currently seeking a Senior Claims Counsel to join our team in Columbia, MO. This is a management position which works under limited supervision and provides leadership and general legal support for both the Title underwriter and title agent subsidiaries of Essent Title.

In this role, you will focus on title insurance claims investigation and administration, management of claims budgets and reserves, management and oversight of claims litigation, identification and pursuit of salvage opportunities, and negotiation with insureds, opposing counsel, and third parties.

As a Senior Claims Counsel, you will be responsible for:

Leadership in claims administration, including individual claim load responsibilities
Counsels management regarding compliance with insurance laws and regulations
Provides support and advice to all stakeholders regarding property management and day-to-day operational issues
Develops, negotiates, and maintains vendor relationships and monitors performance against service level agreements
Reviews and responds to regulatory complaints
Staying abreast of industry trends, products, technologies, and legal and regulatory changes to recommend updates to strategic and operational plans

To be successful in this role, you will need:

JD - Juris Doctor degree
Minimum seven (7) years’ work experience in either a law firm or corporate legal department
Prior experience in title insurance required as well as real estate transactions and insurance law regulation
Admission to state bar in the state where practicing
Experience with legal research methods, rules of evidence, and the conduct of court proceedings
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent research and analytical skills
Organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail
Sound judgement with a high degree of integrity and discretion
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Bar License in a single state
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines
Advanced knowledge in contract drafting and negotiations
Ability to form and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and disability benefits. We strive to maintain a positive and supportive work environment for our employees, where they can continue to learn and grow with the company.

If you are a dynamic and resourceful legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Claims Counsel at Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT). Join our team and be a part of our commitment to supporting homeownership and managing risk in the housing finance industry.

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership.

We are currently seeking a Senior Claims Counsel to join our team in Columbia, MO. This is a management position which works under limited supervision and provides leadership and general legal support for both the Title underwriter and title agent subsidiaries of Essent Title.

As a Senior Claims Counsel, you will focus on title insurance claims investigation and administration, management of claims budgets and reserves, management and oversight of claims litigation, identification and pursuit of salvage opportunities, and negotiation with insureds, opposing counsel, and third parties.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a JD - Juris Doctor degree, minimum seven (7) years’ work experience in either a law firm or corporate legal department, and prior experience in title insurance, real estate transactions, and insurance law regulation. They will also have admission to state bar in the state where practicing and experience with legal research methods, rules of evidence, and the conduct of court proceedings.

Other requirements for this role include strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills, excellent research and analytical skills, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail, sound judgement with a high degree of integrity and discretion, proficiency in MS Office Suite, bar license in a single state, proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, and excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and disability benefits. We strive to maintain a positive and supportive work environment for our employees, where they can continue to learn and grow with the company.

If you are a dynamic and resourceful legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply for the position of Senior Claims Counsel at Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT). Join our team and be a part of our commitment to supporting homeownership and managing risk in the housing finance industry.

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Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability benefits

Not specified

JD degree from an accredited law school

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