Coverage Attorney - Complex Insurance Litigation & Strategy

Kinsale Insurance Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Career growth

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance, a leading E&S carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Coverage Attorney to own the coverage litigation process from analysis to trial.

You will collaborate with outside counsel, oversee pleadings, respond to subpoenas, and advise management on evolving legal landscapes. This high-impact role demands sharp analysis, precise writing, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a four-year college degree.
• Active admission to practice law in at least one state.
• Superior writing skills with ability to draft claim correspondence, coverage positions, and litigation pleadings.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret state laws, regulations, and case law related to insurance coverage and claims handling.
• Background in litigation, preferably involving insurance claims and coverage matters.
• Experience in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry, preferably in the excess and surplus lines market.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of the coverage litigation process, including analyzing coverage issues and determining exposure across all levels of litigation.
• Evaluating claims handling and underwriting practices to identify risk and support sound coverage positions.
• Working closely with outside counsel to draft pleadings and motions consistent with Kinsale's coverage positions and proprietary policy forms.
• Reviewing and responding to subpoenas and complaints filed with state insurance departments.
• Participating in mediations, arbitrations, and trials, with travel as needed.
• Preparing comprehensive coverage position papers that account for venue and claims handling practices.
• Communicating effectively with agents, brokers, and attorneys — both orally and in writing.
• Partnering with senior management to identify best practices and advise on responses to changes in the legal environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical ability

Litigation experience

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

J.D. degree

Four-year college degree

Job description

Kinsale Insurance, a leading E&S carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Coverage Attorney to own the coverage litigation process from analysis to trial.

You will collaborate with outside counsel, oversee pleadings, respond to subpoenas, and advise management on evolving legal landscapes. This high-impact role demands sharp analysis, precise writing, and team collaboration.