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

MSIG USA; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Retirement Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MSIG USA is seeking a seasoned Financial Lines Claims Counsel to lead and manage a portfolio of high-exposure Financial Lines claims. The role emphasizes D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity coverage, including complex litigation and securities matters.

This position offers autonomy, visibility, and an opportunity to influence claim outcomes as the Financial Lines claims organization expands. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in Financial Lines claims or complex litigation, with JD and active

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
• 7+ years of 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 appropriate reserves, and provide accurate claim assessments involving D&O, Financial Institutions E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity policies.
• 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 commercial disputes.
• Develop and execute strategic claim resolution plans, including settlement negotiations within delegated authority and escalation of matters requiring higher-level approval.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation strategy while controlling legal spend.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, legal, and senior leadership on emerging risks, claim trends, and portfolio performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insureds, brokers, defense counsel, and business partners.
• Prepare claim summaries, authority requests, and management reports while maintaining accurate claim documentation and file records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Financial Lines claims operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US)

Job description

MSIG USA is seeking a seasoned Financial Lines Claims Counsel to lead and manage a portfolio of high-exposure Financial Lines claims. The role emphasizes D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Fidelity coverage, including complex litigation and securities matters.

This position offers autonomy, visibility, and an opportunity to influence claim outcomes as the Financial Lines claims organization expands. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in Financial Lines claims or complex litigation, with JD and active