Senior Claims Coverage Counsel | Hybrid

Merchants Insurance Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Merchants Insurance Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Claims Coverage Counsel or Claims Coverage Administrator for our Corporate Claim Legal Team.

The role focuses on complex coverage analysis, drafting opinions, coordinating with outside counsel, and providing support to underwriting and regulatory programs while training staff.

Hybrid work is offered; two days in the office weekly are required with flexibility for remote work on other days.

Qualifications

• JD preferred, licensed in good standing.
• 5+ years in insurance coverage analysis or litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with construction/labor law coverage issues.
• Ability to train claims staff and interact with management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares coverage communication consistent with internal quality standards and applicable state regulations.
• Works collaboratively with front-line claims professionals and managers to provide coverage analysis and preparation or review of coverage position letters for claims involving complex coverage issues or disputes.
• Provides legal or coverage guidance to claim professionals handling declaratory judgment actions in which Merchants is a named party.
• Directs outside counsel on litigation strategy.
• Leads claim staff in training involving legal or coverage matters.
• Provides claim legal support to underwriting and product development teams. Also assists in regulatory compliance programs by providing supplementary research regarding statutes and regulations impacting our business.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Legal research

Risk assessment

Leadership

Written communication

Regulatory compliance

Construction & labor law

Training/mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Merchants Insurance Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Claims Coverage Counsel or Claims Coverage Administrator for our Corporate Claim Legal Team.

The role focuses on complex coverage analysis, drafting opinions, coordinating with outside counsel, and providing support to underwriting and regulatory programs while training staff.

Hybrid work is offered; two days in the office weekly are required with flexibility for remote work on other days.