Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Des Moines, IA

In-House

Des Moines, IA

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Des Moines, IA

Attorney

5-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Cyber Claim Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Follow operational policies to analyze, investigate, and resolve Bond & Specialty Insurance (BSI) claims of varying levels of severity with moderate supervision from claims management.
- Prepare and present reports for 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 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 and 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:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must possess a Juris Doctorate Degree.
- Properly licensed, registered, or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working.
- At least two years of relevant legal experience is required.
- Five or more years of relevant legal or claim handling work experience is ideal.
- 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 factors including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate.

Additional Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Coverage for employees and their eligible family members from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: The company matches 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. A Pension Plan is also fully funded by the company.
- Paid Time Off: A minimum of 20 days annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: Access to tools, discounts, and resources for wellness goals, including a mental health program with free professional counseling services.
- Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable activities.

Employment Practices:
- The company is an equal opportunity employer and values the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to the organization.
- In accordance with local law, candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
- The company reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.