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

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Wellness program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

MSIG USA, the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, is seeking a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to oversee complex claims from notice to resolution in Chicago, IL. You will analyze coverage, evaluate damages, and draft letters while coordinating with outside counsel and underwriting teams.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, active bar admission, and 7+ years handling Financial Lines claims, including securities matters, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.
• 7+ years of Financial Lines claims, coverage litigation, or complex commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex Financial Lines claims from notice to resolution.
• Draft coverage position letters, reservation of rights letters, and other claim-related communications.
• Evaluate high-severity matters, including securities litigation and class actions.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy while controlling legal spend.
• Prepare claim summaries, authority requests, and management reports with accurate file documentation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

MSIG USA, the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, is seeking a Financial Lines Claims Counsel to oversee complex claims from notice to resolution in Chicago, IL. You will analyze coverage, evaluate damages, and draft letters while coordinating with outside counsel and underwriting teams.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, active bar admission, and 7+ years handling Financial Lines claims, including securities matters, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.