HPI Claims Attorney

HCC Service Company, Inc.; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 119,480 - 165,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid parental leave

Educational/loan assistance

Job summary

HCC Service Company, Inc. is seeking an HPI Claims Attorney for its Purchase, NY location (Hybrid). This role involves overseeing the litigation process, analyzing coverage issues, and managing claims to minimize risk.

The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, a valid law license, and at least two years' experience in insurance claims. The position offers a competitive salary range from $119,480 to $165,660 annually, based on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree or equivalent.
• Licensure to practice law in the applicable state jurisdiction(s).
• Two years of relevant legal and/or professional experience in insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the litigation process for claims.
• Analyze coverage issues and evaluate validity of claims.
• Prepare and draft legal correspondence.
• Maintain claim files, both physical and electronic.
• Communicate with various stakeholders about claim status.
• Attend court hearings and mediations.
• Manage process with outside counsel.
• Negotiate claim settlements.
• Conduct legal research.

Skills

Legal research

Claims negotiation

Litigation process oversight

Communication (oral and written)

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD)

Job description

HPI Claims Attorney – Purchase, NY (Hybrid)

Location: New York, NY (or Mount Kisco, NY). Remote or in‑person office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the litigation process for claims to minimize company risk of loss.
• Analyze coverage issues, conduct investigations, and evaluate to determine the validity of moderately complex claims; may work with outside counsel.
• Prepare and draft moderately complex legal correspondence to affected parties using mail, fax, or other electronic means.
• Maintain claim files – both physical and electronic, and update as needed.
• Communicate with agents, principals, claimants, and other attorneys orally and in writing regarding claim status, information requests, and payment/denial of claim.
• Attend court hearings, including mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Assign designated claims to outside counsel, manage the process, ensure compliance with company policy and procedure, and approve company charges/billing.
• Negotiate claim settlement, seeking approval or denial for claims outside the defined limit.
• Conduct legal research and other miscellaneous legal matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• Minimum Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree or equivalent.
• Licensure to practice law in the applicable state jurisdiction(s).
• Two years of relevant legal and/or professional experience in insurance claims.
• New York residents only.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $119,480 – $165,660 annually in the New York, NY or Mount Kisco, NY location, based on experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits include subsidized medical, prescription, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, paid parental leave, paid time off and/or paid sick leave, and educational/loan assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tokio Marine HCC is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of color, race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.