Senior Coverage Counsel

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks an experienced in-house counsel to advise Hanover’s claims organization on coverage issues across auto, general liability, and specialty lines. You will prepare actionable opinions and collaborate with claims handlers to resolve disputes, while supervising complex coverage litigation and coordinating with underwriting to enhance products.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and US-licensure, with a minimum of ten years in property and casualty insurance law and proven teamwork and

Qualifikationen

• JD degree and admission to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Significant experience in property and casualty insurance coverage.
• 10+ years practicing law in a law firm or in-house.
• Experience preparing coverage opinions and managing coverage litigation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal counsel to Hanover’s claims organization.
• Research and provide legal advice on coverage issues arising from insurance contracts.
• Address auto and general liability, plus specialty coverages (management, professional, first-party property, marine).
• Prepare timely, actionable coverage opinions for high-exposure claims.
• Partner with claims handlers to resolve coverage disputes strategically.
• Manage selected coverage litigation and related disputes.
• Review and approve proposed coverage actions on behalf of the Company.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product teams to improve insurance offerings.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to practice in US jurisdiction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

• Serve as legal counsel to Hanover’s claims organization
• Research and provide legal advice and opinions to claims handlers on coverage issues arising from insurance contracts
• Address auto and general liability; specialty coverages such as management liability and professional liability; and first-party property and marine coverages
• Prepare timely, appropriate, and actionable coverage opinions and advice on selected high-complexity/exposure claims
• Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies to optimally resolve coverage disputes
• Manage selected coverage litigation brought by or against the Company, including declaratory judgment actions, extra-contractual bad-faith claims, and other claims-related disputes
• Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the Company
• Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the Company’s insurance products

Requirements

• Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty insurance policies, either in a law firm or in-house for a property and casualty insurer
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes is a plus
• 10 or more years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house, with a substantial portion involving property & casualty insurance coverage matters
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team framework
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly articulate actionable legal advice
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and keyboarding skills
• Familiarity with legal principles and issues concerning E-Discovery
• JD degree or equivalent
• Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
• Skilled at time management and organizing work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in property and casualty insurance coverage, including the ability to prepare actionable legal opinions and manage complex coverage litigation. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential for effective collaboration with claims handlers and other stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Property Casualty Insurance Coverage
• Litigating Insurance Coverage Disputes
• JD Degree
• E-Discovery Familiarity
• 10+ Years Practicing Law

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Coverage Opinions Preparation
• Legal Research
• Litigation Management
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Admitted to Practice in US Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Contracts
• Auto Liability
• General Liability
• Management Liability
• Professional Liability
• First-Party Property
• Marine Coverages
• Bad-Faith Claims

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook