Remote Senior Coverage Counsel - Insurance Disputes

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Coverage Counsel to support the National Claims Counsel team. The role is full-time and offers flexibility to work remotely or from the Worcester, MA office.

The attorney will provide opinions and advice on coverage and extra-contractual issues across auto, general liability, specialty, and property/marine coverages, and may manage selective coverage litigation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience preparing coverage opinions on property casualty policies.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and related bad faith disputes is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house.
• Admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• JD degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide legal advice and opinions on coverage issues arising from the company's insurance contracts.
• Prepare timely, appropriate coverage opinions on high complexity/exposure claims.
• Partner with claim handlers to develop strategies to resolve coverage disputes.
• May manage selective coverage litigation brought by or against the Company.
• Review and approve proposed coverage actions brought on behalf of the company.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product areas to improve the Company’s insurance products.

Skills

Coverage opinions

Insurance litigation

10+ years experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Bar admission

J.D. degree

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Job description

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Coverage Counsel to support the National Claims Counsel team. The role is full-time and offers flexibility to work remotely or from the Worcester, MA office.

The attorney will provide opinions and advice on coverage and extra-contractual issues across auto, general liability, specialty, and property/marine coverages, and may manage selective coverage litigation.