Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Kansas City, MO

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In-House

Kansas City, MO

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Kansas City, MO

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Claims Counsel - Management Liability

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle Management Liability Claims, including Employment Practices Liability, Directors and Officers Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime claims for Private and Non-Profit businesses in accordance with Claim Guidelines.
- Analyze, investigate, negotiate, and resolve claims of varying severity within authority limits.
- Select, direct, and manage defense counsel, including budget approvals.
- Develop litigation and file disposition strategies, attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Verify and analyze applicable coverage for reported claims.
- Follow operational policies and procedures, including compliance, regulatory, performance, and customer service standards.
- Prepare reports, such as Large Loss Reports, reflecting loss development, potential/actual financial exposure, coverage issues, and claim and recovery strategies.
- Maintain appropriate contact with stakeholders throughout the claim file's life.
- Identify and address recovery, contribution, and Special Investigative Unit (SIU) opportunities.
- Set accurate and timely loss/expense reserves in compliance with Claim Guidelines.
- Draft correspondence, including coverage letters to stakeholders as required.
- Support business partners on claim and underwriting-related issues and marketing meetings as needed.
- Maintain resident/nonresident adjuster licenses as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Properly licensed, registered, or authorized, and in good standing, to practice law in the jurisdiction of work.
- 3-5 years of management liability claim experience, including handling employment liability practices, directors and officers’ liability, and fiduciary liability coverages preferred. Applicable legal experience will also be considered.
- Excellent coverage analysis skills with experience in drafting coverage position correspondence.
- Experience handling litigated files and directing defense counsel.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel, averaging one day a month.
- Licensure as required by respective state(s).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize work.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data, utilize sound judgment, draw conclusions, and make supported decisions.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring, now or in the future, VISA sponsorship for employment purposes.

Salary Information:
- The annual gross salary range is $106,400 – $168,100. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for this position.
- Total compensation includes base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.
- Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as candidate qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role.

Company Culture and Benefits:
- Company is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the . It is committed to providing solutions for people and businesses through collaboration and innovation.
- The company promotes an open and supportive culture aimed at attracting and retaining the best talent.
- Comprehensive benefits include 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off, 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing, Hybrid work environment, numerous training and development opportunities, Healthcare and Wellness Programs, performance-based bonuses, College Loan Assistance Support Plan, Educational Assistance Program, Mentorship Program, and a Dress for Your Day Policy.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- The company maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer Note:
- This employer notifies all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

May 21, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
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