Remote Senior Coverage Counsel — Insurance Policy Expert

The Hanover Insurance Group; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Coverage Counsel to join our National Claims Counsel team. This role can be remote or based in our Worcester, MA office and focuses on providing expert coverage opinions and guidance across a broad suite of policies.

You will work with claims handlers to strategically resolve disputes and may oversee select coverage litigation. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in property and casualty law, a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of practicing law with substantial property & casualty insurance coverage experience.
• Ability to research, analyze and provide actionable coverage opinions.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide legal opinions on coverage issues arising from insurance contracts (auto, general liability, specialty, and property/marine).
• Prepare timely, actionable coverage opinions on high-exposure claims.
• Collaborate with claims handlers to develop strategies to resolve coverage disputes.
• May manage selective coverage litigation (declaratory judgments, bad-faith, related disputes).
• Review and approve proposed coverage actions on behalf of the company.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product teams to improve insurance offerings.

Skills

Coverage opinions

Insurance litigation

Legal research

Communication skills

E-Discovery

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Coverage Counsel to join our National Claims Counsel team. This role can be remote or based in our Worcester, MA office and focuses on providing expert coverage opinions and guidance across a broad suite of policies.

You will work with claims handlers to strategically resolve disputes and may oversee select coverage litigation. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in property and casualty law, a J.D.