Senior Claims Coverage Counsel - Hybrid, Equity Eligible

Merchants Insurance Group; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Bonus program

Tuition Reimbursement

Full Benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Merchants Insurance Group in Bedford, NH seeks an experienced Claims Coverage Counsel or Claims Coverage Administrator for its Claim Legal Team. The role focuses on insurance coverage analysis and disposition for complex scenarios, including construction and labor law.

Hybrid schedule requires two days in-office weekly, with flexibility to work remotely other days. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of insurance coverage or attorney experience; JD preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance coverage experience and/or practicing attorney experience.
• Juris Doctor degree preferred, with license in good standing.
• Proficiency with Westlaw or other legal research applications CPCU highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of technical experience in complex coverage analysis.
• Prior leadership experience is highly desired.

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 complex issues.
• Provides legal or coverage guidance to claim professionals handling declaratory judgments where Merchants is a named party.
• Directs outside counsel on litigation strategy.
• Leads claim staff in training involving legal or coverage matters.
• Supports underwriting and product development teams with regulatory research.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Legal research

Leadership

Policy construction

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Merchants Insurance Group in Bedford, NH seeks an experienced Claims Coverage Counsel or Claims Coverage Administrator for its Claim Legal Team. The role focuses on insurance coverage analysis and disposition for complex scenarios, including construction and labor law.

Hybrid schedule requires two days in-office weekly, with flexibility to work remotely other days. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of insurance coverage or attorney experience; JD preferred.