Senior Coverage Counsel, Claims & Strategy

Starrcompanies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in New York seeks an experienced Coverage Management Unit Attorney to evaluate policy language, develop coverage positions, and support claim professionals in resolving coverage questions. You will collaborate with claim handlers and leadership, coordinate with underwriting on policy terms, advise on reservations of rights, and help prepare clear coverage determinations and training materials.

A JD and admission to at least one U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 10 or more years of relevant experience in insurance coverage, insurance claims, coverage litigation, or a combination of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with claim professionals to evaluate coverage issues arising during claim handling.
• Assist claim professionals in interpreting policy language and developing appropriate coverage positions.
• Provide practical guidance regarding reservations of rights, coverage determinations, and related claim communications.
• Research and analyze coverage questions and communicate conclusions in a clear, practical manner.
• Support claim teams in resolving coverage questions internally when appropriate.
• Identify matters requiring escalation, additional legal analysis, or referral to outside coverage counsel.
• Assist with the review and management of outside coverage counsel assignments.
• Support declaratory judgment actions and other coverage related litigation as assigned.
• Coordinate with Legal when Starr is directly involved in coverage litigation
• Develop coverage guidance, reference materials, and training for the Claims organization.
• Identify recurring coverage questions and assist in developing consistent approaches to those issues.
• Work with Underwriting, as appropriate, regarding policy language, filings, endorsements, and coverage issues identified through the claims process.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Starr Insurance Companies in New York seeks an experienced Coverage Management Unit Attorney to evaluate policy language, develop coverage positions, and support claim professionals in resolving coverage questions. You will collaborate with claim handlers and leadership, coordinate with underwriting on policy terms, advise on reservations of rights, and help prepare clear coverage determinations and training materials.

A JD and admission to at least one U.S.