Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is not seeking candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is Hiring a Claims Specialist III - Management Specialty Lines

Are you passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in the insurance industry? If so, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Property and Casualty team is looking for you! We are seeking a Claims Specialist III with experience in management specialty lines to join our team.

As a Claims Specialist III, you will have the opportunity to use your keen legal mind to analyze, manage, and resolve insurance coverage and claims. You will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, and negotiating claims to successful resolution, including litigated and non-litigated matters of moderate complexity and severity. This role will support our management liability and specialty lines of business, including errors and omissions, directors and officers, and employment practices liability.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering extraordinary care to our customers and is committed to providing the best customer value. Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we are looking for associates who share our passion for putting them first.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate (JD) and prior claims file handling experience, including cyber, EPL, D&O liability, E&O, or professional negligence experience. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two days per week in our New York City office, with the remaining days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

- Investigate and evaluate coverage, liability, and damages to set an appropriate claim strategy, settlement, and file reserves within approved claims authority.
- Analyze coverage and provide comprehensive coverage analysis and claim resolution strategies.
- Provide timely and appropriate evaluation of claims to identify and manage reserves in compliance with company standards.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and satisfaction through effective interactions with insured, agents, and legal counsel.
- Provide feedback on claim trends and development and collaborate with business partners on claims and policy wording questions.
- Maintain, develop, and influence relationships with customers and business partners.
- May assist in the development, coaching, training, and mentoring of individual team members.
- Stay current on applicable lines of insurance, insurance regulations, court decisions, guidelines, and policy changes.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, and positive behavior.

Qualifications:

- College degree preferred. Juris Doctorate desired.
- Associates must acquire the required federal and/or state licenses/registrations within the designated time period.
- Three to five years of claims handling experience, with prior experience in directing defense counsel.
- Demonstrable expertise in a specific line of business.
- Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage all responsibilities.
- Ability to direct attorneys in claims and litigation management.

At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we value our associates and offer an array of benefits to fit their needs, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, business casual attire, and more. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

Join our team and help us protect what matters most to our customers. Apply today!

Legal