Coverage Attorney Type Jobs for July 21, 2011
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Index: Page 1
CNA Legal Positions Nationwide - 2-3
CNA Claims Positions that would be great for a good coverage attorney. 4
Eastern States
CT 5-6
MA 7-8
NH 8
NY 8 - 9
NJ 9 - 10
PA10 - 11
Midwest
IL 11- 13
MI 13 - 14
MN 14
OH 14 - 15
WI 16
South
FL 17 - 18
GA 19
NC 20
WV 20
Southwest
AZ 20 -21
CO 21
TX 22- 24
West Coast States
CA 24 -26
CNA Legal Positions Currently Posted:
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Multiple Locations
DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC CLAIM OVERSIGHT - PROFESSIONAL LIAB. CLAIMS
Illinois-Chicago, New York-New York, Washington, DC-WashingtonDC
Job Posting:Jul 8, 2011-Requisition IDCLA0000QK
JD Preferred
AVP, HEALTHPRO CLAIMS - HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-New York-LiverpoolMore...
Job Posting:May 19, 2011-Requisition IDCLA0000PF
JD Preferred
DC
Litigation Attorney
United States-Washington, DC-WashingtonDC
Job Posting:May 25, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006F
NEW JERSEY
Litigation Trial Attorney
United States-New Jersey-Red Bank
Job Posting:Jul 13, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00005A
NEW YORK
First Party Insurance Coverage Attorney-Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-New York-New York
Job Posting:May 24, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006H
Medical Malpractice-Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-New York-New York
Job Posting:Jun 24, 2011-Requisition IDLEG000073
Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-New York-Melville
Job Posting:May 17, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006C
CHICACO
Workers Compensation Attorney
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Job Posting:Jun 30, 2011-Requisition IDLEG000076
Construction Defect Senior Litigation Attorney (Coverage)
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Job Posting:Apr 27, 2011-Requisition IDLEG000064
FLORIDA
Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-Florida-Maitland
Job Posting:May 10, 2011-Requisition IDLEG000066
Defense Tort Litigation Attorney
United States-Florida-Tampa
Job Posting:Apr 18, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00005X
First Party Insurance Coverage Attorney
United States-Florida-Tampa
Job Posting:May 24, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006I
Litigation Attorney
United States-Florida-Tampa
Job Posting:Apr 25, 2011-Requisition IDLEG000061
LOUISIANA
Construction Defect Coverage-Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-Louisiana-Metairie
Job Posting:Jul 14, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006L
TEXAS
First Party Insurance Coverage-Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-Texas-Dallas
Job Posting:May 24, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006K
California
Construction Defect Coverage-Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-California-San Francisco
Job Posting:May 24, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006M
First Party Insurance Coverage Senior Litigation Attorney
United States-California-Woodland Hills OR WOULD CONSIDER BAY AREA LOCATION
Job Posting:May 24, 2011-Requisition IDLEG00006N
SENIOR CLAIMS COUNSEL - DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS CLAIMS
-California-San Francisco
Job Posting:May 9, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000OZ
CNA Claims Positions Currently Posted
most suited to a coverage attorney:
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We love attorneys in our Claim positions and many are held by attorneys!
Claims Specialist- P/C -- Illinois-Chicago, United States-Illinois-Lisle
Job Posting:Jul 15, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000R0
Claims Manager - P/C --Illinois-Lisle
Job Posting:Jul 1, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000Q8
Claims Specialist- P/C -Chicago
Job Posting:Jun 27, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000QG
Claims Consultant - P/C -Chicago, United States-Illinois-Lisle
Job Posting:Jun 15, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000Q2
Claims Consultant - LTC/Disability -Illinois-Chicago
Job Posting:Jun 16, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000Q9
Specialty Case Manager --Illinois-Lombard
Job Posting:Jun 15, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000QA
Claims Specialist- P/C --Texas-Dallas
Job Posting:Jun 28, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000QH
OCEAN MARINE CLAIMS SPECIALIST -Louisiana-Metairie
Job Posting:Jun 16, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000QB
CLAIMS SPECIALIST - WORKERS' COMPENSATION -New York-Liverpool
Job Posting:Feb 16, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000NF
Claims Director --Oregon-Portland
Job Posting:Jun 29, 2011-Requisition ID CLA0000PD
Eastern States
Connecticut
VP- Assoc. General Counsel – Farmington 5+ yrs
Provide support to Legal & Compliance Department in connection with the development and drafting of policies, endorsements and new insurance products for Allied World U.S. organization. Duties and Responsibilities: - Insurance attorney knowledgeable in drafting commercial liability policy and endorsement language, preferably with background in management liability lines of coverage such as: o Directors & Officers o Employment Practices o Fiduciary o Employed Lawyers o Crime o Professional Liability - Supporting product managers, underwriters and actuaries in connection with policy customization and placement transactions - Supporting policy filing efforts and performing compliance and regulations research - Coordinating efforts of outside professionals in product development and research - Checking detailed legal documents for accuracy and completeness - Preparing correspondence Requirements: - JD Degree - 5+ years as an insurance attorney with exposure to specialty liability products and services - The ability to perform regulatory research and draft complex legal documents such as insurance policies, declarations and endorsements - Excellent writing and communication skills - The ability to communicate with underwriters and brokers concerning complex management liability insurance issues - The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule - Basic computer skills - In depth knowledge of insurance terminology and principles - The ability to analyze insurance policy documents for accuracy
Coverage Counsel / Senior Counsel - Construction / Construction Defect
Fortune 500 Company seeks Coverage Counsel / Senior Counsel - Construction / Construction Defect with 7+ years of property-casualty insurance coverage experience. The candidate provides high quality, cost effective coverage advice, manages outside counsel in coverage and extra-contractual litigation, and provides other claim-related legal services to the Construction Claim organization as well as to Construction Underwriting and other business units within company's, with particular emphasis on construction defect claims. Provides thorough, accurate and timely analysis of coverage issues, policy wordings and other claim-related legal matters. Partners with the Construction Claim client in developing and implementing cost effective legal strategies on complex construction and construction defect claims and related coverage litigation. Determines appropriate action on coverage litigation; provides advice on possible outcomes, awards and settlements. Achieves desired results through effective analysis, legal research, advocacy, and use of the litigation process.
Associate General Counsel - Fairfield
Company HQ is looking for an Associate General Counsel to join legal department. Duties include: Assisting the General Counsel in the management of the various legal affairs of the Company. Working to ensure that the company is managing legal and business risks through our legal affairs, documentation, contracts, employer responsibilities, policies and processes. Providing timely and effective legal support and advice to internal clients. Reducing legal costs by bringing work "in house" and managing outside counsel. Assisting the General Counsel in day-to-day management of the Corporate Compliance Program and related Company policies. Assisting in the management, execution and updating of Company contracts. Conducting legal review of Company correspondence and product-related documents. Working closely with the marketing and sales department to provide legal advice and legal review of printed and web-based marketing materials. Assisting in day-to-day oversight of the Company's insurance and claims handling programs, including extensive dealings with end-use customers and Customer Service Department. Candidates for this position must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and have actively been engaged in the practice of law for not less than five (5) years. The ideal candidate also will: Have experience practicing law in a broad spectrum of areas including commercial litigation, product liability and employment law. Knowledge of corporate law, familiarity with patents and trademarks and experience with environmental law would be helpful. Either: (1) be licensed to practice law in Connecticut; or (2) be eligible for admission on motion to the Connecticut Bar
The Hartford – Counsel, P&C Coverage Unit
Based in Hartford, CT, this role will report directly to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, P&C Coverage Unit and will be responsible for managing coverage litigation and disputes generated by high exposure liability claims. This role will provide pre-litigation coverage and other legal advice to claim staff handling those high exposure liability claims.Provide comprehensive, responsive, and timely legal advice to Home Office Claim staff on coverage issues arising out of complex liability claims. The claims involve a range of policy types including Commercial General Liability, Errors and Omissions, Directors and Officers and Commercial Automobile coverages.
- Direct and manage coverage litigation in partnership with outside counsel. This strategic direction and day-to-day management includes, among other things, directing and supervising discovery and motion practice, reviewing and editing briefs, as well as developing and implementing settlement, mediation, arbitration or other resolution strategies
- Select and manage competent and cost-effective outside counsel and other litigation vendors
- Vigorously pursue cost-effective, proactive and favorable resolutions to coverage disputes with policyholders
- Manage costs associated with outside counsel and other litigation vendors as effectively as possible
- Serve as a conduit of communication between outside counsel and in-house clients
Develop superior subject matter expertise rapidly and with a minimum of supervision
Law degree with high academic achievement
Member of Connecticut bar or member of any state bar and willingness to become admitted to Connecticut bar
Minimum of seven (7) years of litigation practice experience; experience with insurance coverage and claim litigation a plus
Significant litigation experience within a top national or regional law firm preferred. Alternatively, comparable experience in a responsible litigation position within a Fortune 200 company law department
Counsel/Sr. Counsel – Subrogation – Travelers –Hartford- 5+ yrs P&C litigation
Provides high quality, cost effective liability and coverage advice, litigation management, and legal services concerning the subrogation claim product to Claim, as well as to Underwriting and other business units within Travelers. Supports the Subrogation Management Team in driving the Subrogation claim product for the Auto, Property and Workers¿ Compensation Recovery Centers, as well as the Subrogation Major Case and Complex Case Units. Researches and prepares opinions on a wide variety of subrogation, coverage and other legal issues. May participate on behalf of the company in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and other alternative dispute resolution forums in coverage-related disputes. Manages outside counsel on selected matters. PRIMARY DUTIES: Provides legal support on a variety of issues potentially affecting subrogation to the Subrogation Management Team. Provides legal advice on liability, claim handling and coverage issues to subrogation claim handlers. Completes coverage opinions, case updates, analysis and reports, litigation plans, case evaluations, legal research, and other required items in a timely manner. Achieves desired results through effective analysis, legal research, advocacy and use of the litigation process.
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years property casualty insurance litigation experience Experience providing property casualty insurance coverage advice preferred Coverage opinion drafting experience preferred Familiarity with workers' compensation, general liability, property and auto coverage Liability defense, subrogation litigation and coverage litigation experience preferred EDUCATION/COURSE OF STUDY: JD Degree CERTIFICATES/DEGREES: Admitted to the Bar
JD NOT REQUIRED: Account Management Environmental Claims - Stamford
- Experience negotiating complex settlement packages and cost share agreements
- Track record setting and directing reserves, settling claims equitably and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.
- Ability to manages all types of investigative activity on claims including contact with insured, witnesses, experts, agents, doctors, etc.
- History coordinating discovery and litigation strategies with attorneys.
- Knowledge of related state and federal regulations.
Massachusetts
Litigation Counsel – ThermoFisher Scientific – WalthamMA
The Litigation Counsel will work closely with the Chief Counsel, Litigation, other members of the Legal Department, business leaders, Risk Management, the Communications Department, insurers, auditors, consultants and outside counsel managing litigation and threatened claims against all Thermo Fisher businesses worldwide.
- Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree
- Minimum of 5 years large law firm experience; additional in-house legal department experience a plus
- At least 5 years of experience handling a full range of litigation matters including general commercial contracts and product liability claims
Corporate Counsel – Liberty Mutual – Boston – 5+ yrs as practicing attorney
As a Home Office Counsel, you willprovide legal advice which impacts the rights and obligations of the Company while maintaining legal standards of professional responsibility. Minimum of five years legal experience providing advice and analysis on property and casualty insurance coverage matters. Excellent research and writing skills required. Previous insurance coverage experience preferred. Applicants must provide writing sample on insurance coverage related issues.
JD preferred: Environmental Claims Examiner - Boston, MA
Candidate must have experience or knowledge within the following areas:
*** Primary Carrier or Law Firm (Insurance Defense or Environment)
*** Handling underground storage tank, pollution, asbestos or toxic tort claims
*** Complex insurance litigation
*** Cost-Sharing agreements
*** Writing reservation of rights letters
JD NOT REQUIRED: Claims Manager - Environmental - Woburn–Min 2-5 yrs
Salary $75,000 to $110,000 plus bonus plan; company paid full family coverage medical, dental, prescription and vision; matched 401(k); stock; tuition reimbursement and more.
*** Review loss notices
*** Interpret policy coverage.
*** Establish adequate reserves.
*** Investigate and handle primary, excess, and umbrella coverage claims.
*** Assign and control defense counsel and expert witnesses.
*** Support the design and execution of defense and indemnity contracts.
*** Participate in settlement conferences.
*** Allocate indemnity and expenses over applicable years of coverage and to appropriate corresponding carriers.
*** Administer claim management system
JD NOT REQUIRED: Environmental Claims Attorney - Framingham
Seeking candidate with experience in the handling and oversight of environmental claims, insurance coverage, environmental and toxic tort case law, monitoring claims trends, ensuring sound reserves and case strategy, determining training needs and participating in training, litigation management, and conducting in-depth investigations to determine cause of loss.
Will be responsible for monitoring claims trends and developing an carrying out action plans to address unfavorable trends, the handling of environmental claims with a focus on underground storage tank claims, and the processing of environmental claims in accordance with company policies and procedures.
JD NOT REQUIRED: Senior Environmental Claims Specialist - Quincy, MA
Under limited direction, candidate will investigate and main environmental claims (including asbestos, toxic waste, and pollution), determine liability, review coverage, arrange inspections, settle claims, and handle most complex assignments. Requires specialized knowledge in breadth or depth in area of expertise. Viewed as senior resource in given field for department. Will provide technical advice to lower level associates.
New Hampshire
JD NOT REQUIRED:Claims Specialist Environmental - Toxic Tort - Durham
Investigate and interpret complex environmental, asbestos, pollution and toxic tort claims determining direct or ceded liability, reviewing coverages, coordinating inspections, negotiate and settle, pay and collect claim payments. High growth visible position with top company. Salary $75,000 to $110,000 plus bonus plan; company paid full family coverage medical, dental, prescription and vision; matched 401(k); stock; tuition reimbursement and more.
JD NOT REQUIRED:Environment Claims Insurance Specialist - Nashua
Monitor, review and coordinating activities involving complex environmental and latent asbestos claims, including resolution of coverage issues and establishment of adequate reserves.
Requires 3+ years experience in environmental claims.
New York
2 Positions: JD preferred: Complex Directors and/or Senior Analyst - Chartis Ins. -
NYC
Construction Defect Claims Unit -
You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and dispose of new and existing excess and primary construction defect claims. Experience handling construction defect claims is preferred as well as an understanding of the concepts of risk transfer in
the construction defect context.
Excess Coverage and Primary Coverage Units -
You will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and dispose of new and existing primary and excess claims that involve a wide variety of coverage issues as well as coverage litigation.
NYC: Liberty Mutual: Claims Officer - LIU Professional Liability Claims
- Analyzes, investigates, and evaluates the loss to determine coverage and claim disposition. Utilizes CMS to document claims and to diary future events or follow-up.
- Within prescribed settlement authority, establishes appropriate reserves for both indemnity and expense and reviews on a regular basis to ensure adequacy. Makes recommendations to set reserves at appropriate level for claims outside of authority level.
- Prepares comprehensive reports as required. Identifies and communicates specific claim trends and account and/or policy issues to management and underwriting.
- Manages the litigation process through the retention of counsel. Adheres to the line of business litigation guidelines to include budget, bill review and payment.
- Pro-actively manages the case resolution process. Actively participates in mediations and arbitrations, as well as negotiation discussions within limit of settlement authority.
- Participates in the claims audit process.
- Provides claims marketing services by meeting with brokers, risk managers and reinsurers.
JD Required.10 + years Lawyers Professional Liability claims/legal experience, with at least5 years within a technical specialty preferred. Highly advanced knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices and techniques, to include but not limited to coverage issues, and product line knowledge. Functional knowledge of law and insurance regulations in various jurisdictions.
Insurance Coverage Associate- 5 to 6 yrs. (Not much info on this one.)