Bodily Injury Claims Counsel – Litigation & Resolution

Kinsale Management Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

HSA contributions

PTO & holidays

Career growth

401(k) matching

Continuing education

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance, a leading E&S carrier in Richmond, VA, seeks a Claims Counsel to manage complex casualty claims, blending legal expertise with negotiation and strategy. You will work with claims professionals, supervise defense counsel, conduct investigations, assess coverage and liability, and drive cases toward resolution through mediations and trials.

Requirements: J.D. and bar, 2+ years in claims or litigation, strong communication, organization, and MS Office; competitive pay,

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active Bar admission in at least one state.
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in claims or litigation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience handling litigation and working with outside counsel.
• Knowledge of contracts, including risk transfer provisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative mindset with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of casualty claims under the guidance of a Claims Supervisor.
• Conduct and coordinate investigations across all phases of the claims process.
• Evaluate liability and exposure to develop effective resolution strategies.
• Analyze policy coverage, make determinations, and draft clear coverage correspondence.
• Communicate claim decisions and updates with policyholders and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation within claim files.
• Oversee litigated claims by appointing and managing defense counsel.
• Drive litigation strategy and proactively move cases toward resolution.
• Participate in mediations, settlement discussions, and trials as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kinsale Insurance, a leading E&S carrier in Richmond, VA, seeks a Claims Counsel to manage complex casualty claims, blending legal expertise with negotiation and strategy. You will work with claims professionals, supervise defense counsel, conduct investigations, assess coverage and liability, and drive cases toward resolution through mediations and trials.

Requirements: J.D. and bar, 2+ years in claims or litigation, strong communication, organization, and MS Office; competitive pay,