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Litigation - Insurance Attorney in Westlake Village, CA

Farmers Insurance Group. Nov 18,2020 Jun 27,2020 Location Westlake Village CA
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - Insurance

4-8 yrs required

Profile

Claims Coverage Attorney Duties: Analyze complex insurance contracts in all policy forms, including but not limited to CGL, BOP, BAP, CAP, D&O, Property, Workers’ Compensation, Professional E&O, Inland Marine, Truckers, Umbrella and all Personal Lines policies. Conduct extensive and detailed research on how the laws of all fifty states affect the construction and interpretation of those policies. Apply policy terms to non-routine, complex claims that can involve multiple parties, multi-million dollar exposures, novel issues and ambiguous or non-existent legal precedent. Identify and protect against claims of bad faith with the potential to expose the company to multi-million dollar extra-contractual and punitive damage awards. Provide comprehensive written opinions and strategic guidance to business leaders and senior executives. Collaborates with and conducts peer reviews of colleagues work products to ensure quality and consistency. Work with senior management to address customer complaints. Partner with the LOBs to develop litigation strategy. Attend and participate in roundtable meetings with Claims executives on matters involving high complexity and/or financial exposure. Develop relationships and network with clients and business partners. Collaborate with, and monitor the work of, outside counsel to ensure quality and consistency.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required and law school degree required. JD Degree from an ABA or SBA accredited law school as well as member in good standing of a State Bar. 4-8 years' experience as an attorney handling matters involving insurance policies, coverage disputes and litigation. Excellent written, oral and presentation communications skills. Highly collaborative working style with demonstrated commitments to meeting individual and team goals. Strong customer service skills, the ability to collaborate with internal clients and panel counsel to identify and implement solutions to complex business and legal challenges.

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