Surety Senior Claims Professional Attorney

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Surety Senior Claims Professional Attorney to join their virtual team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of Surety claims, ensuring efficient handling from initiation to resolution. You will engage in negotiations, draft essential legal documents, and collaborate closely with various stakeholders. This position offers the chance to develop meaningful partnerships while working from the comfort of your home office. If you possess a Juris Doctor and have a passion for insurance law, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in surety claims and legal practice.
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s).

Responsibilities

• Manage moderate to high complexity Surety claims from start to settlement.
• Analyze coverage, liability, and damages for claims.

Skills

Surety claims management

Legal analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Surety Senior Claims Professional Attorney

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Zurich North America is hiring a Surety Senior Claims Professional (Attorney) to join our team! We are open to hiring talent located within the U.S. This is a virtual position, so you will have a home-based office. There are no billable hours.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of moderate to high complexity Surety claims from start through settlement and resolution, within specific authority limits. You will ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient and effective manner to deliver on Zurich’s claims best practices and customer led commitment. You will have an opportunity to develop strong partnerships that include extensive communications and interactions with principals, brokers, and other internal business unit contacts.

Primary accountabilities include:

• Analyzing coverage, liability, and damages
• Participating in mediations and negotiating settlements
• Drafting coverage and denial letters, underwriter notification of claim issues, etc.
• Drafting case summary reports in connection with significant reserve increases and trial preparation
• Directing activities of defense counsel

You must be able to travel approximately 25% to visit project sites or for other business needs that may arise.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor and 5 or more years of experience in the surety legal area
• JD and 5 or more years of legal practice experience in the insurance area
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Experience in insurance claims and the insurance legal and regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Member of the bar
• Detail oriented
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The proposed salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $182,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

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