Contracts Attorney

Hippo Insurance; Bedminster Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking insurance company as a Contracts Attorney, where your expertise in drafting and negotiating agreements will play a vital role in shaping strategic insurance solutions. This hybrid position allows you to work autonomously while collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers comprehensive benefits, equity compensation, and opportunities for career growth. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

100% employer-covered dental & vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equity compensation

Training and career growth opportunities

Flexible Time Off

12 weeks of parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years in drafting reinsurance and program administration agreements.
• Ability to articulate issues to various departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate reinsurance agreements.
• Implement processes to address wording issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Bedminster, NJ / Dallas, TX / Austin, TX

Title: Contracts Attorney

Location: Bedminster, NJ / Dallas, TX / Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Reporting to:Deputy General Counsel

About Spinnaker:

Spinnaker is a national property and casualty insurance company rated A- VIII by A.M., that is a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Hippo Holdings Inc. With the capability to offer admitted and surplus lines insurance products in 50 states and jurisdictions, Spinnaker partners with program administrators and managing general agents to offer strategic insurance solutions.We target innovative product market leaders across both personal and commercial lines, specialty lines, and traditional and non-standard fronting opportunities.

About You:

You are an insurance professional with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating program agreements and reinsurance agreements. You understand the impact of market conditions on insurance activities, procedures and wordings. You are able to clearly and succinctly articulate issues to the various departments, evaluate the risks associated with the (re)insurance activities and to develop commercial risk mitigation options, while ensuring all operations are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Strategically, efficiently, and timely draft, review, and negotiate reinsurance and program administration agreements considering risk mitigation wording and trends in contract interpretation
• Create and implement processes to capture and respond to wording issues, including an escalation process
• Promptly make decisions and/or roll out decisions, after any required approvals, reflecting all available information and appropriate risk assessments
• Understand relevant business drivers, have the ability to identify and raise critical issues/points when needed, and take ownership of your actions and responses
• Work autonomously, while considering feedback from underwriting peers, reinsurers, and management
• Exemplify collegiality, efficiency, proactivity and curiosity
• Have strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must Haves:

• J.D. from an accredited law school or international equivalent
• Licensed to practice and a member in good standing/the ability to immediately reactivate membership in at least one US state
• At least 4+ years in drafting reinsurance agreements, program administration agreements, and/or related agreements

Benefits and Perks

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Healthy Hippos Benefits- Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity- This position is eligible for equity compensation
• Training and Career Growth- Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off- You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program- We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available for onsite employees

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.

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