Senior Claims Counsel: Complex Casualty & Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

PTO and paid holidays

Career growth and mentorship

401(k) matching contributions

Educational training reimbursements

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA seeks a Claims Counsel to manage complex casualty claims, conduct investigations, and shape resolution strategies. You’ll work with leadership and claims teams to oversee litigated matters and coordinate defense counsel, driving outcomes.

The role emphasizes legal analysis, policy coverage review, and effective communication with policyholders. Ideal for a lawyer with 2+ years in claims or litigation in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active Bar admission in at least one state.
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in claims or litigation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience handling litigation and working with outside counsel.
• Knowledge of contracts, including risk transfer provisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative mindset with strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in insurance or casualty claims handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of casualty claims under the guidance of a Claims Supervisor.
• Conduct and coordinate investigations across all phases of the claims process.
• Evaluate liability and exposure to develop effective resolution strategies.
• Analyze policy coverage, make determinations, and draft clear coverage correspondence.
• Communicate claim decisions and updates with policyholders and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation within claim files.
• Oversee litigated claims by appointing and managing defense counsel.
• Drive litigation strategy and proactively move cases toward resolution.
• Participate in mediations, settlement discussions, and trials as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA seeks a Claims Counsel to manage complex casualty claims, conduct investigations, and shape resolution strategies. You’ll work with leadership and claims teams to oversee litigated matters and coordinate defense counsel, driving outcomes.

The role emphasizes legal analysis, policy coverage review, and effective communication with policyholders. Ideal for a lawyer with 2+ years in claims or litigation in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.