Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel

We are looking to add an experienced Coverage Attorney to our Claims Legal Department in our Schaumburg IL office.

 

If you are ready for a career move, consider working for a company with a global footprint that offers an excellent work/life balance, terrific benefits including an incentive plan, 401K match and a second 401K company contribution, flexible work options, summer hours and a great culture.

 

The ideal person for this role will, under technical direction, manage complex coverage/extra contractual litigation of the highest degree of legal complexity and coordination requiring specialized knowledge in General Liability, Latent and Environmental and International claims to protect the interests of the company. 

 

The attorney will be responsible for managing all aspects of the litigation process in representation of the company and will provide legal counsel and insights in partnership with corporate law, underwriting and claims organizations on policy language, new product offerings and complex coverage interpretations to ensure continuous improvements to products, processes and operations.

 

The attorney will need to possess demonstrated legal knowledge and skill.  As part of the legal team, the attorney will assign cases to outside counsel and evaluate their performance which is critical to maintain control of files and litigation costs.  We are seeking an attorney to develop, prepare and implement litigation strategy as well as provide legal advice to our Claims and Underwriting teams.  The individual selected may attend trials but will not be the attorney of record.

 

At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.  The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into our office in Schaumburg IL.

 

Talent will be considered for either our Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel role or our AVP, Claims Coverage Counsel role. 

 

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Claims Coverage Counsel role:

 

• Juris Doctor and 6 or more years of experience as an attorney with coverage exposure
  AND
• Active member of a State Bar
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Lexis or Westlaw 

 

Preferred Qualifications for either role:

 

• Litigation experience in the insurance industry, claims, or underwriting
• Experience with Latent and Environmental and International claims
• IPZ Certified
• PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, applicable corporate systems, and significant knowledge of Lexis or Westlaw
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• In depth knowledge of the insurance industry, claims, and the insurance legal and regulatory environment