Senior Surety Claims Counsel - Hybrid/Remote Bond Expert

IAT Insurance Group; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

26 PTO Days + 12 Holidays = 38 Paid

7% 401(k) Company Match

Profit sharing opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare and wellness programs

Bonuses based on performance

College loan assistance

Educational assistance

Mentorship program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is actively seeking a Senior Surety Claims Counsel who can report to the VP, Claims Counsel and coordinate with the SVP, Chief Legal Officer. This role focuses on reviewing, investigating, resolving, and negotiating performance bond defaults, payment bond claims, subdivision, and commercial bond claims.

The position offers a hybrid schedule across office locations, with optional remote work on Thursday and Friday, and consideration for fully remote arrangements for top

Qualifications

• JD with 7+ years of relevant Surety Claims and/or Construction Law experience.
• Licensed insurance adjuster or ability to obtain license as needed in assigned regions.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Interact with claimants, owners, and field management to resolve complex claims issues.
• Draft and negotiate documents such as Surety Takeover and Completion Agreements, reports, and exposure analyses.
• Collaborate with underwriters in assigned regions.
• Review work-in-progress schedules, costs to complete, and ledgers.
• Supervise outside counsel and consultants’ bills.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

7+ years Surety Claims/Construction Law experience

Job description

IAT Insurance Group is actively seeking a Senior Surety Claims Counsel who can report to the VP, Claims Counsel and coordinate with the SVP, Chief Legal Officer. This role focuses on reviewing, investigating, resolving, and negotiating performance bond defaults, payment bond claims, subdivision, and commercial bond claims.

The position offers a hybrid schedule across office locations, with optional remote work on Thursday and Friday, and consideration for fully remote arrangements for top