Claims Counsel

Capital Insurance Group; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 114,364 - 190,607; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Capital Insurance Group seeks a seasoned attorney for its Claims Legal team. The role supports settlements and complex claim files, with jurisdictional analysis and coordination with outside counsel.

The position blends in-office and work-from-home days across listed office locations, including Spokane. Required is a JD with active bar admission in applicable states and at least 8 years in property and casualty insurance, ideally with first-party property experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in any CIG operating state.
• 8+ years of property and casualty insurance experience.
• Experience in claims department or law firm setting.
• First Party Property experience preferred.
• Experience advising on or litigating first party property coverage issues preferred.
• CPCU preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Consult with claims staff on coverage and indemnification issues.
• Identify and coordinate with outside counsel for coverage issues.
• Directly handle policyholder suits and attend mediations.
• Train claims staff on jurisdictional issues and Fair Claims Practices.
• Respond to claims questions from various departments.
• Collaborate with the Claims Legal team to ensure consistent service to insureds.
• Track and diary claim files for follow-up.
• Lead roundtable discussions on claims topics and trial authority.
• Assist in identifying new firms to join Panel list.
• Support Reinsurance reporting with Analytics.
• Analyze complex insurance claims situations and develop recommendations.

Skills

Legal analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

JD and Bachelor's degree

Job description

This is a hybrid-eligible position, where Monday through Wednesday would be working in one of our offices, with Thursday and Friday eligible for work-from-home days. Office locations include: Monterey (CA), Roseville (CA), Phoenix (AZ), and Spokane (WA).

Job Overview

Under general supervision, this position will be part of the Claims Legal team, which will provide settlement authority and general strategic support for claims/exposures that exceed the line unit's authority. The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that include the analysis of unique jurisdictional concerns and ensuring consistency in claims positions. Overall, this position will assist in consulting on complex claim files that are reported to Claims Legal.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for consultation with claims staff in a variety of claims issues, including but not limited to, coverage, indemnification, policy limit demand reviews, indemnity agreement review, release language review.
• Identifies coverage issues which require assignment to outside counsel and works with outside counsel as needed.
• Directly handles some policyholder suits against the company and works with outside counsel in managing the litigation. Will need to attend mediations as needed.
• Assists in training claims staff on various jurisdictional issues and/or Fair Claims Practices training.
• Responds to insurance claims questions from a variety of departments.
• Works closely as part of the Claims Legal team in providing outstanding service to claims staff.
• Responsible for tracking claim files reported to Claims Legal – ability to stay organized, and diary cases for future follow-up.
• Participates in roundtable discussions on a variety of claims topics, including trial authority, and takes the lead on future follow-up of action items.
• Works collaboratively with current Panel Counsel to ensure consistency of service to CIG insureds. May also participate and/or take the lead in identifying new firms to join Panel list.
• Works with Analyst in Claims Legal in ensuring consistency of Reinsurance reporting as required.
• Analyzes complex insurance claims situations and develops recommendations to be shared with claims staff.
• Handles conflicting requests from multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and JD from an accredited law school required.
• Member in good standing of any CIG operating state (Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) bar required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in property and casualty insurance required.
• Experience working inside insurance company claims department and/or law firm setting required.
• First Party Property experience strongly preferred.
• Experience advising on or litigating first party property coverage issues strongly preferred.
• Experience with adjustment and/or oversight of complex claims is strongly preferred.
• Experience in following jurisdictions preferred: California and Washington.
• CPCU preferred.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $114,364.00 - $190,607.00. The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as benefits and bonus programs.