Claims Counsel

Internal Revenue Service; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading title insurance company is seeking a Claims Counsel to manage insurance claims and provide legal oversight. This role involves investigating claims, providing litigation support, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate and have experience in title or real estate law within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in at least one state is required.
• Two or more years of experience in title and/or real estate law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims, investigate and analyze coverage.
• Provide litigation support and testimony as PMK.
• Prepare reports and maintain claim files.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Title:Claims Counsel

Reports to:Director of Claims

The Company:

Title Resources Guaranty Company (TRG) was established in 1984 as a Texas title insurance underwriter. Since then, the company has expanded to become the sixth largest title insurance underwriter in the country serving the real estate industry. TRG is one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters, according to the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) 2024 market share data. TRG serves title insurance agents in 38 states and the District of Columbia. With a mission to provide knowledgeable and responsive underwriting solutions, TRG is dedicated to growing lifelong relationships and maintaining quality through integrity and financial stability.

The Role:

The Claims Counsel will administer claims submitted to the Company pursuant to applicable state regulations and pursuant to the Company’s policies. This is a remote position.

Number of Openings: 2

Key Responsibilities:

The Claims Counsel will manage a claims inventory requiring the following tasks to be performed during the adjudication of claims:

• Investigation of each claim: gather relevant documents from insured and from internal operations (title and escrow); personal interview involving present and/or former employees regarding the underlying transaction.

• Investigate and analyze whether claim is covered under the policy or may not be covered. Issue letters to insured explaining decisions to accept coverage, to deny coverage, or to defend the claim under a reservation of rights.

• Investigate and determine whether any company policies, procedures, or practices were violated or not followed in connection with underlying transaction; Report any violations to upper management and recommend remedial measures to prevent recurrence.

• Recommend the retention of appropriate trial, coverage, recoupment, or appellate counsel to represent the insured or the Company in pending litigation relating to the claim. Manage and supervise outside or in-house counsel retained to represent the insured or the Company in litigation throughout all phases of the case or cases, including budgeting, the development and execution of overall case strategy, trial strategy and tactics. Monitor and evaluate the performance of trial/appellate counsel’s including attendance at key hearings and depositions, and trial. Recommend replacement of counsel if and when performance is inadequate.

• Attend settlement conferences and mediations.

• Provide periodic briefings and reports to Management.

• Investigate and pursue potential recoupment against involved parties responsible for any losses.

• Respond to any Department of Insurance(“DOI”) inquiries or complaints generated by claim activity.

• Maintain and update Company loss and expense reserves for claim matters.

• Maintain complete and accurate claim files as required by Company claims handling guidelines and applicable regulations.

• Provide litigation support; when necessary, testify as Company representative (PMK) and provide litigation support such as verifying discovery responses, signing affidavits, and signing settlement agreements on behalf of the company.

• Along with the Company Underwriters, investigate and analyze requests regarding insuring over or around a title claim matter and make recommendations thereto to Corporate Underwriting and Corporate Legal.

• Search for creative ways to “make title as insured” or otherwise resolve the claim.

The Candidate Profile

• Education
  1. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar license in at least one (1) state.
• Experience and Skills
  1. Two (2) or more years of experience in title and/or real estate law.
  2. Strong preference for title insurance experience and/or claims adjudication experience.
  3. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

TRG is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws TRG will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants upon request during the application process to ensure equal opportunities to be considered for employment.