Senior Financial Lines Claims Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Wellness program

AD&D insurance

FSAs

Disability plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Job summary

MSIG USA, the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, is seeking a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to manage high‑exposure and complex Financial Lines claims, including D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity.

This role offers autonomy, visibility, and opportunities to influence claim outcomes while collaborating with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 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.

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 and class actions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy while controlling legal spend.

Skills

D&O coverage

Financial Institutions E&O

EPL

Fiduciary

Fidelity

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in the U.S.

Job description

MSIG USA, the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, is seeking a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to manage high‑exposure and complex Financial Lines claims, including D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity.

This role offers autonomy, visibility, and opportunities to influence claim outcomes while collaborating with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and senior leadership.