Associate Claims Attorney/Claims Attorney-Executive Liability Division

Summit Consulting; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Associate Claims Attorney or Claims Attorney in a hybrid role based in Schaumburg, IL or Chicago, IL. The position requires a JD and an active attorney license, with 2–6 years of related experience in litigation, insurance coverage, or claims adjusting.

The role involves detailed claim analysis, evaluating coverage, developing litigation strategies, and coordinating with underwriters and reinsurers.

Qualifications

• JD required and current attorney license.
• Generally 2 to 6 years of related experience in litigation, insurance coverage, or claims adjusting preferred.
• Detail oriented, organized and possess strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed analysis of each claim.
• Evaluates coverage and liability, issues written coverage opinions, monitors files toward resolution.
• Develops and implements claim litigation and resolution strategies.
• Provides information to underwriters and reinsurers on claims and legal trends.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information in claim investigations.
• Attends arbitrations or mediations as necessary.
• May affect settlements and reserves within prescribed limits.
• Ensures timely and accurate claims payments and compliance with laws and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active attorney license

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed.

With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Our Executive Liability Division underwrites Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance for public, private and not for profit companies. http://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/executive-liability

The Executive Liability Division is searching for an Associate Claims Attorney or a Claims Attorney. The person hired for this position will work from the Schaumburg, IL or Chicago, IL office.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. This is a hybrid role that combines 3 days in-office and 2 days remote work. Employees are expected to maintain a meaningful on-site presence to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs detailed analysis of each claim.
• Evaluates coverage and liability, issues written coverage opinions and monitors all aspects of the file while working toward resolution of the claim; including hiring, monitoring and paying defense counsel.
• Develops and implements claim litigation and resolution strategies.
• Provides information to underwriters and reinsurers on specific claims or insureds and legal trends and issues which affect the business.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Attends arbitrations or mediations as necessary.
• May affect settlements / reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations where applicable.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• May provide technical advice to other functional areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• JD (Juris Doctorate) and current attorney license required.
• Generally, 2 to 6 years of related experience.
• Experience in the areas of litigation, insurance coverage, employment practices, or claims adjusting would be a plus.
• Detail oriented, organized and possess strong analytical skills.

Business Unit: Executive Liability

Salary Range: $90,000.00 -$115,000.00

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness plans
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Commuter benefits

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

About Great American

Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page