Insurance Coverage Attorney — Litigation & Strategy

Kinsale Management, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

401(k) matching

Education reimbursements

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance, a Richmond-based insurer, seeks a Coverage Attorney to own the coverage litigation process, analyze complex issues, and advise on claims handling practices. You will collaborate with outside counsel, participate in mediations and trials, and help shape the legal strategy in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a J.D.

degree, bar admission, and strong writing and analytical skills gained through insurance litigation experience. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a four-year college degree are required.
• Active admission to practice law in at least one state is required.
• Superior writing skills with the 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.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and a collaborative mindset.

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

Superior writing

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Collaborative mindset

Education

J.D. degree

4-year college degree

Bar admission in at least one state

Job description

Kinsale Insurance, a Richmond-based insurer, seeks a Coverage Attorney to own the coverage litigation process, analyze complex issues, and advise on claims handling practices. You will collaborate with outside counsel, participate in mediations and trials, and help shape the legal strategy in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a J.D.

degree, bar admission, and strong writing and analytical skills gained through insurance litigation experience. Travel may be required.