Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Worcester, MA

In-House

Worcester, MA

Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Worcester, MA

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Salary:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

Job Title:
- Sr. Coverage Counsel (REMOTE)

Experience:
- 6 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house, with a substantial portion involving property & casualty insurance coverage matters

Department:
- National Claims Counsel

Position Summary:
- Sr. Coverage Counsel serving as legal counsel to Hanover's claim organization, providing legal opinions, advice, and resolution strategies on coverage and extra-contractual issues

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

- Research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from the company's insurance contracts
- Prepare timely, appropriate and actionable coverage opinions/advice on selected high complexity/exposure claims
- Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies for resolving coverage disputes
- Manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the company
- Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the company
- Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the company's insurance products

Position Requirements:

- Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies
- Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery
- JD degree or equivalent
- Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
- Preferably 6 or more years of experience in practicing law in a law firm or in-house
- Skilled at time management and organizing work

Career Development:
- Personalized coaching and learning and development programs to support growth and development

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)

EEO statement:
- The Hanover values diversity and provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

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- The Hanover is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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