Senior Financial Lines Claims Counsel

MSIG USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & Retirement

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Wellness Program

AD&D Insurance

FSAs

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

MSIG USA is seeking a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to lead a portfolio of high-exposure claims, including D&O, EPL, E&O, and Fidelity matters. The role emphasizes autonomy, strategic resolution planning, and close collaboration with underwriting and senior leadership.

The candidate should possess a JD, active U.S. bar admission, and 7+ years in Financial Lines or related complex litigation, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• 7+ years of experience handling Financial Lines claims, coverage litigation, or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity coverages.
• Experience evaluating complex coverage issues and large-loss exposures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex Financial Lines claims from initial notice through resolution.
• Analyze coverage, liability, damages, and exposure issues, establish reserves, and provide accurate claim assessments.
• Draft coverage position letters, reservation of rights letters, and other claim-related communications.
• Evaluate and manage high-severity matters, including securities litigation, class actions, regulatory investigations, and complex disputes.
• Develop and execute strategic claim resolution plans with delegated authority and escalation as needed.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy and control legal spend.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Independent caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

MSIG USA is seeking a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to lead a portfolio of high-exposure claims, including D&O, EPL, E&O, and Fidelity matters. The role emphasizes autonomy, strategic resolution planning, and close collaboration with underwriting and senior leadership.

The candidate should possess a JD, active U.S. bar admission, and 7+ years in Financial Lines or related complex litigation, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.