Senior Financial Lines Claims Counsel (D&O, E&O)

MSIG USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

MSIG USA seeks an experienced Financial Lines Claims Counsel to manage a broad portfolio of high-exposure claims from notice to resolution. You will analyze coverage, liability, and damages, draft position letters, and coordinate with outside counsel to control legal spend.

Ideal candidates have a JD, active bar admission, and 7+ years in financial lines claims or related litigation, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 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, class actions, regulatory investigations, and complex disputes.
• Develop and execute strategic claim resolution plans, including settlements within delegated authority.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy while controlling legal spend.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and senior leadership on emerging risks and portfolio performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, and business partners.
• Prepare claim summaries, authority requests, and management reports with proper file records.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Independent caseload management

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar admission

Job description

MSIG USA seeks an experienced Financial Lines Claims Counsel to manage a broad portfolio of high-exposure claims from notice to resolution. You will analyze coverage, liability, and damages, draft position letters, and coordinate with outside counsel to control legal spend.

Ideal candidates have a JD, active bar admission, and 7+ years in financial lines claims or related litigation, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.