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This role requires at least 4 days onsite per week.
USLI is seeking an experienced legal professional to join our Coverage team and contribute their subject matter expertise to the handling of a diverse caseload of Professional, Casualty and Property claims involving coverage.
Essential functions include: Identify, evaluate, and analyze coverage issues as well as applicable coverages. Draft comprehensive coverage and denial letters. Provide oversight of outside coverage counsel, including the supervision of coverage litigation. Serve as claims counsel. Proactively negotiate settlement of claims within evaluation and designated authority level. Process and pay claims and expense invoices in a timely manner and within designated authority level. Perform legal research and provide legal coverage opinions to claims personnel on all product lines involving coverage issues. Keep abreast of insurance coverage case law, trends and experience and prepare summaries for dissemination of information within the company on coverage cases and trends. Develop and present training programs to internal claims departments and participate in roundtable conferences with claims personnel on legal coverage matters. Assist in drafting policy language, working closely with underwriting and corporate legal. Travel as necessary to attend arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences or trials. Participate in customer service visits or to further customer service relations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Juris Doctorate.
Experience: 3 to 7 years of claims handling experience with strong coverage background, claims counsel experience and/or relevant legal and/or litigation experience (lawyer, attorney).Passion and drive can be just as important as experience. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
Specific Skills:
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: JD. Good working knowledge of Westlaw.
Working Conditions: Occasional overnight travel
At USLI, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the rich diversity of all ethnicities, nationalities, abilities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and life experiences. We understand the importance of continuous learning, self-reflection, acknowledging our biases, and expanding our perspectives beyond our own. We actively encourage open dialogue on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to support a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute at their fullest potential. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment where our shared values drive us toward excellence.
