The Hanover is a well-established and reputable insurance company with over 170 years of experience. We are committed to delivering on our promises and being there for our customers when they need us the most. We are guided by our values of CARE and demonstrate this through our ESG initiatives and IDE journey. We are currently seeking a Sr. Coverage Counsel- Specialty to join our National Claims Counsel office. This is a full-time, exempt role that can be remote-based or at one of our office locations in Howell, MI, Richmond, VA, or Worcester, MA.
Reporting to the Managing Counsel Claims Legal, the Sr. Coverage Counsel – Specialty will provide legal counsel to Hanover’s claim organization, with a focus on coverage and extra-contractual issues arising from the company’s insurance policies and coverage positions. This role will primarily focus on specialty claims, such as management liability, EPLI, and professional liability. The Sr. Coverage Counsel will research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers, partner with them to develop strategies for resolving coverage disputes, and may manage selective coverage litigation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience preparing coverage opinions for claims-made insurance policies and preferably have experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes. They must also have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively within a team framework.
To be considered for this role, candidates must have a JD degree or equivalent and be admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction. They should have 6 or more years of experience practicing law, with a substantial portion of that involving property & casualty insurance coverage matters. The ideal candidate will also be skilled at time management and organizing work.
The Hanover is committed to the career development of our employees and offers on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching, and robust learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed. We also offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401K with a company match, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more. We value diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate based on 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. As an equal opportunity employer, we also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions.
Join our team at The Hanover and be a part of a company that values diversity, supports career development, and offers comprehensive benefits. Apply now!
