Cyber Claims Law Clerk

Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders’ cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell’s underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.

Founded in 2019, Cowbell is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with employees across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. and is backed by over 15 A.M. Best A- or higher rated reinsurance partners.

In support of our rapid growth, we are actively looking for ambitious people, who are not afraid of hard-work and never shy away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist beyond the boundaries of possibilities.Join our team and be part of a growing institution where you can hone your skills and develop new ones in a fun, challenging and dynamic environment.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

In this role, the Cyber Claims Law Clerk will participate in active cyber claims adjudication workflows, including investigation of cyber claims, analysis of cyber policies, analysis of claims data, and preparation of reports, correspondence, and presentations.

What you will do:

• Assist the cyber claims team with claims intake, coverage investigation and analysis, developing and implementing the processes and organization of claims data, and facilitation of resolution of claims
• Collaboration with Cowbell’s external partners (breach counsel, forensic investigators, crisis communications, ransomware vendors) to address cyber incidents 
• Assist cross-discipline projects involving Cowbell’s internal teams and external partners
• Prepare reports and assist with presentations 

What Cowbell needs from you:

• Must be a 2L or 3L law student at an accredited US law school
• Availability to work a minimum of 25 hours per week
• An interest in cyber insurance 
• Flexible and open to change, innovation, and new information
• High level of organization, communication, and a willingness to problem-solve
• Sense of urgency and mission-driven

Cowbell believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience. The salary range for this position, based in Pleasanton, CA is up to $30.00 per hour. This salary range is subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

• Winner of Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2022
• Nationwide medical, dental and vision coverage plus life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts
• Employee equity plan for all and wealth enablement plan for select customer facing roles
• Comprehensive wellness program including unlimited PTO, company-wide wellness days, wellness app subscriptions, lunch & learn, book club, get-togethers, lunch & communication stipends, happy hours and much more
• Professional development and the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of cyber insurance, cyber security as well as continuing to build your professional skills in a team environment