Construction Risk & Insurance Counsel

Epic Insurance; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Senior Client Executive with a legal background to advise on contractual risk, claims, and coverage for commercial construction clients. You will lead risk management initiatives, review complex contracts, and collaborate with in-house counsel to advocate for favorable insurance terms.

Based in our Birmingham office with some remote collaboration, you will mentor junior team members, support capabilities presentations, and help

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-approved law school.
• At least 10 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active Bar admission in good standing.
• May require Property & Casualty license or other professional designations.
• Obtain IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contractual Risk Analysis and guidance for clients.
• Review contracts to identify risk exposures and advise on insurance impacts.
• Provide risk-management guidance, strategies, and training.
• Engage with clients and counsel to negotiate risk and insurance provisions.
• Claims management support for complex matters.
• Advocate for insurance coverage despite carrier denials.
• Support client development and capabilities presentations.
• Lead EPIC Risk Management Reviews with clients and teams.
• Draft articles and commentary on insurance and construction topics.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Communications

Time management

Relationship building

Education

J.D. from ABA-approved law school

Bar admission in good standing

CRIS designation within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2720 3rd Avenue South Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233

Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

JOB O VERVIEW:

This team is based in-office in Birmingham, AL and has been voted a Best Place to Work! The team works hard & plays hard; their teamwork & culture is a huge part of their success. Their specialty is supporting clients in the commercial construction, infrastructure, & oil & gas industries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a driven, energetic, fun team!

Summary:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking an attorney with experience in contracts, insurance, and litigation to serve as a Senior Client Executive on our team of Property & Casualty brokers in Birmingham, Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded individual who desires to make a meaningful contribution to our organization, and most importantly, to our clients. Our firm’s remarkably high retention rate means that your expertise and interpersonal skills will be recognized and appreciated by our team and our clients.

Position Overview:

In your role as Senior Client Executive, you will use your legal background to assist our specialty construction contractor clients with contractual risk management, claims administration, coverage advocacy, and P&C insurance program design and stewardship. As a member of our Birmingham-based Specialty Construction Practice leadership team, you will serve as an expert resource to internal EPIC team and clients on complex service issues, coverage concerns, and program design.

LOCATION: HYBRID - Role will be fully in-office during training & onboarding, then can work 2 days per week from home / 3 days in our Birmingham, AL office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A detailed list of job duties includes (but is not limited to):

• Contractual Risk Analysis


• Review and analyze construction-related client contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and provide practical advice to clients/prospective clients regarding the impact of insurance coverage on contractual risk and vice-versa


• Provide clients with contractual risk-management guidance, strategies, and training


• Engage with clients and their in-house/outside counsel, clients’ customers, and other relevant stakeholders as necessary to negotiate and finalize contractual risk and insurance provisions


• Provide guidance to teammates regarding insurance policy interpretation, contractual insurance requirements, and various complex insurance and risk management issues


• Claims Management


• Engage in complex claims management as needed, particularly with claims involving contractual indemnity, significant property damage, and severe personal injuries


• Zealously advocate for insurance coverage for clients in the face of coverage denials from carriers


• Client Development and Retention


• Review prospective client insurance programs, contracts, and other relevant information, and identify coverage gaps and/or contractual exposures in preparation for capabilities presentations to prospective clients


• Assist in the solicitation of new business, including participating in capabilities presentations, RFP responses, and other business development activities in-person and via videoconferencing


• Engage regularly with current clients in scheduled EPIC Risk Management Reviews to discuss new exposures, market conditions, significant activities and services performed for clients, open claims status, loss history, etc.


• Additional Duties & Responsibilities


• Maintain all required law/insurance licenses and current knowledge of insurance contracts and industry trends


• Attend seminars, workshops, continuing education, and training programs, as necessary and appropriate


• Draft articles, blog posts, and other commentary regarding insurance and legal topics of interest to construction contractors

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Education, Experience, Licenses/Certifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school


• At least 10 years of commercial litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience with insurance coverage disputes and/or construction-related litigation


• Active member in good standing of the Bar


• May be required to obtain Property & Casualty agent/producer license or other professional designations


• Obtain IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire

Required Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively build relationships with clients, carriers, and peers; position requires teamwork, poise, tact, and diplomacy


• Working knowledge of property & casualty policies, with ability to efficiently locate all potentially applicable coverages, limits/deductibles, exclusions, limitations, conditions, and other provisions relevant to a claims situation


• Strong contract review, negotiation, and drafting skills


• Ability to negotiate with the underwriters and adjusters to positively impact the outcome of a claim


• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with high attention to detail


• Work in fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing tasks and demands


• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams


• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with sound judgment


• May be required to work extra hours with no restrictions

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data. This role may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

WHY EPIC:

EPIC has over 60 offices and 4,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing! It’s a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time off
  
  
  • Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
  
  


• Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave


• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral


• Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)


• Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group


• Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support


• Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs


• 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!


• EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation


• We’re in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”

EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.

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