Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Charlotte, NC

In-House

Charlotte, NC

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Charlotte, NC

Attorney

Max 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Cyber Claim Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Analyze, investigate, and resolve Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) claims with varying levels of severity under moderate supervision from claims management.
- Prepare and present reports to management that accurately reflect loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, reserve adjustments, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
- Retain, monitor, and manage outside counsel while actively utilizing litigation management plans and budgets.
- Communicate with underwriting on significant claim exposures.
- Develop the ability to identify all recovery opportunities and coordinate recovery efforts with the Recovery Management Unit and Claim management.
- Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, claim conferences, field office visits, trials, and depositions.
- Refine policy interpretation/coverage analysis skills, including drafting coverage opinions with case law included.
- Strengthen the ability to negotiate settlements/resolutions, review releases, and settlement agreements, including confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions.
- Support underwriting marketing efforts, including participation in broker and account visits, risk mitigation seminars, and authoring customer-focused white papers and articles.
- Monitor marketplace conditions, conduct research, and draft reference materials to inform claim and underwriting colleagues on law impacting the company’s underwriting and claim decisions.
- Obtain and maintain required adjusters’ licenses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
- Juris Doctorate Degree is required.
- Must be properly licensed, registered, or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
- A minimum of two years of relevant legal experience is a must-have.
- Ideal candidates should have five or more years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work through conflict and resolve issues with a professional demeanor.
- Ability to make sound decisions and negotiate terms and conditions within designated authority limit.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate coverage determinations.
- Time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, data, and analytics.
- Ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, and business partners.

Salary Information:
- The annual base salary range for this position is $106, – $175,.
- The actual salary will be determined by various factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate.

Additional Information:
- The company provides health insurance coverage for employees and their eligible family members from the first day of employment.
- The company matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. Employees can also enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program for student loan debt.
- Employees are eligible for a Pension Plan funded by the company.
- Employees start with a minimum of 20 days of Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company holidays.
- The wellness program includes tools, discounts, resources, and access to free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other support resources.
- The company encourages volunteer involvement and offers a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, recognizing the benefits of diverse abilities and talents. Candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose educational institution attendance dates. The company reserves the right to fill the position at a different level than posted. For more information about benefits, visit the company’s career benefits webpage.