Claims Attorney

The Bar Plan; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company in Missouri is seeking a Claims Attorney to manage moderate- to high-complexity professional liability claims for lawyers, from inquiry to resolution. You will assess coverage, coordinate defense, and work with underwriting to control indemnity and expenses.

Ideal candidates have a JD and 3+ years' related claims or litigation experience, with strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound comprehension of insurance coverage issues posed by professional liability policies.
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both orally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans.
• Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values.
• Work collaboratively and as a team player.
• Hybrid position following initial onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary professional liability claims for lawyers.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary liability policies; draft coverage correspondence; communicate coverage positions to policyholders and stakeholders; manage coverage litigation.
• Manage litigation filed against insureds; appoint and manage defense counsel; work toward expeditious and economical resolution.
• Communicate with underwriting to manage claims and alert of significant developments.
• Provide information to VP of Claims on coverage issues and adverse developments.
• Collaborate with team to analyze issues, develop action plans, and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Maintain and adhere to The Bar Plan’s guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure proper adherence to reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication

Insurance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Caseload management

Education

JD

Job description

Build a meaningful career supporting the legal community at The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company.

The Bar Plan Mutual was established to provide attorneys with a stable, financially secure source of lawyers’ professional liability insurance. Created in response to carriers leaving the Missouri market, the company now proudly serves attorneys in Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, and Tennessee.

The Claims Attorney manages moderate- to high-complexity claims from initial coverage inquiry through liability assessment and timely resolution, including matters resolved through mediation or litigation. The role focuses on controlling indemnity and expense exposure while clearly communicating developments and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Vice President of Claims.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate, negotiate and settle complex primary professional liability claims for lawyers.
• Investigate and analyze coverage under primary liability insurance policies; make coverage determinations; draft coverage correspondence; effectively communicate coverage positions to policyholders and other stakeholders; manage claims involving coverage litigation.
• Manage litigation filed against insureds; appoint and manage defense counsel; proactively work toward expeditious and economical resolution of claims.
• Communicate with underwriting as needed to manage claims and to alert of any significant developments.
• Promptly communicate with Vice President of Claims on coverage issues and adverse case developments, and provide information on pertinent issues affecting the lawyers' professional liability product lines.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze complex issues, evaluate alternative approaches, develop action plans, and communicate conclusions clearly in writing and verbally.
• Maintain and adhere to The Bar Plan’s guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure proper adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• JD required.
• 3+ years of professional liability claims or litigation experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound comprehension of insurance coverage issues posed by professional liability policies.
• Ability to analyze and convey summations of complex issues both orally and in writing; recognize alternative approaches and develop action plans.
• Ability to manage complex litigation, set loss and expense reserves and evaluate settlement values.
• Work collaboratively and as team player.
• Ability to proactively self-manage a caseload.
• Hybrid position following initial onboarding.

Pay and Benefit information:

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000.
• Health insurance (majority of employee premium paid by the company).
• Dental insurance (company-paid).
• Vision insurance (majority of premium paid by the company).