Financial Lines Claims Counsel

Kalepa; Radnor, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Retirement Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness incentive program

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending programs

Paid time off program

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Personal insurance discounts

Job summary

MSIG USA seeks a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to manage high-exposure Financial Lines claims, including D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity matters, with a focus on complex litigation and securities matters.

The role offers autonomy, visibility, and opportunities to influence claim outcomes and the growth of the Financial Lines claims organization within a global insurance group.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience handling Financial Lines claims, coverage litigation, or complex commercial litigation.
• Ability to evaluate complex coverage issues and large-loss exposures.
• Background in D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity coverages.
• Professional liability and financial institution claim expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex Financial Lines claims from notice to resolution.
• Analyze coverage, liability, damages, and exposure issues and establish reserves.
• Draft coverage position letters and other claim-related communications.
• Evaluate high-severity matters including securities litigation and class actions.
• Develop strategic claim resolution plans and negotiate settlements within authority.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy and manage legal spend.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

## Financial Lines Claims CounselApply: Hybrid: IL-Chicago: GA-Atlanta: PA - Radnor: VA-Alexandria: TX-Remote: Full time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR-001025MSIG USA continues to grow!**Company Overview:**MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.**Summary**:As the Financial Lines portfolio continues to grow, the Financial Lines Claims Counsel will play a meaningful role in the development of the Financial Lines Claims organization. This position manages high-exposure and complex Financial Lines claims and brings deep expertise in Financial Lines coverage and claims handling. The role focuses primarily on Directors & Officers (D&O), Financial Institutions Professional Liability (E&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Fiduciary, and Fidelity claims, including complex litigation, class actions, securities matters, and high-severity financial loss exposures. The position offers significant autonomy, visibility, and the ability to influence claim outcomes and the continued expansion of the business.**Essential Functions**:* Manage a diverse portfolio of complex Financial Lines claims from initial notice through resolution.* Analyze coverage, liability, damages, and exposure issues, establish appropriate reserves, and provide accurate claim assessments involving D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity policies.* Draft coverage position letters, reservation of rights letters, and other claim-related communications.* Evaluate and manage high-severity matters, including securities litigation, class actions, regulatory investigations, and complex commercial disputes.* Develop and execute strategic claim resolution plans, including settlement negotiations within delegated authority and escalation of matters requiring higher-level approval.* Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy while controlling legal spend.* Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and senior leadership on emerging risks, claim trends, and portfolio performance.* Build and maintain strong relationships with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, and business partners.* Prepare claim summaries, authority requests, and management reports while maintaining accurate claim documentation and file records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.* Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Financial Lines claims operation.**Education and Experience**:* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.* Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.* 7+ years of experience handling Financial Lines claims, coverage litigation, or complex commercial litigation.* Strong knowledge of D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity coverages.* Experience evaluating complex coverage issues and large-loss exposures.**Other qualifications and skills**:* Carrier or broker-side Financial Lines claims experience preferred.* Experience handling claims involving financial institutions, private equity firms, investment managers, or other complex financial organizations preferred.* Background managing securities claims, class actions, regulatory matters, and high-exposure commercial disputes preferred.* Experience working with primary policies preferred.* Professional liability and financial institution claim expertise preferred.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to independently manage a sophisticated caseload and make sound claim decisions.* Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year. This is a good-faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, MSIG USA will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors. Additional Benefits: Healthcare and Retirement Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with a generous employer match and profit-sharing contribution Wellness incentive program Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Flexible spending programs Short-term and long-term disability plans Additional Benefit Programs Paid time off program Paid charitable leave Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement program Personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts It's an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group!