Attorney, Coverage Management Unit

Starrcompanies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in New York seeks a Coverage Attorney to serve as a day-to-day internal resource for claim professionals, evaluating policy language and developing coverage positions.

You will collaborate with claim handlers and leadership to analyze coverage issues, communicate clear determinations, and coordinate with Legal and outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience in insurance coverage, insurance claims, coverage litigation, or a combination of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with claim professionals to evaluate coverage issues arising during claim handling.
• Interpret policy language and develop appropriate coverage positions.
• Provide guidance regarding reservations of rights, coverage determinations, and related communications.
• Research and analyze coverage questions and communicate conclusions clearly.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Preferred Location:

New York

Alternate Locations:

Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston

Job Overview

The Coverage Attorney will serve as a day-to-day internal resource for claim professionals, assisting them in evaluating insurance coverage and developing appropriate coverage positions.

The position will work collaboratively with claim handlers and claim leadership to analyze policy language, identify relevant coverage issues, consider potential coverage positions, and support the development of clear and well-reasoned coverage determinations.

The position is intended to provide claim professionals with accessible, practical coverage support as part of the claim handling process, helping resolve coverage questions internally where appropriate and identifying matters that require additional legal review or outside coverage counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with claim professionals to evaluate coverage issues arising during claim handling.
• Assist claim professionals in interpreting policy language and developing appropriate coverage positions.
• Provide practical guidance regarding reservations of rights, coverage determinations, and related claim communications.
• Research and analyze coverage questions and communicate conclusions in a clear, practical manner.
• Support claim teams in resolving coverage questions internally when appropriate.
• Identify matters requiring escalation, additional legal analysis, or referral to outside coverage counsel.
• Assist with the review and management of outside coverage counsel assignments.
• Support declaratory judgment actions and other coverage related litigation as assigned.
• Coordinate with Legal when Starr is directly involved in coverage litigation
• Develop coverage guidance, reference materials, and training for the Claims organization.
• Identify recurring coverage questions and assist in developing consistent approaches to those issues.
• Work with Underwriting, as appropriate, regarding policy language, filings, endorsements, and coverage issues identified through the claims process.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience in insurance coverage, insurance claims, coverage litigation, or a combination of these areas.

For individuals hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills sets: experience and training, licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $200,000 - $275,000.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.