Sentry · 4 hours ago
Claims Legal Specialist - Conditional Demands
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSentry is one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. The Claims Legal Specialist will act as a subject matter expert on conditional demands, providing technical advice and guidance to claims associates and developing best practices for handling such demands across various states.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert, provide technical advice, direction, and guidance to other claims associates as need arises including instruction and authority on all complex conditional settlement demands received by enterprise
Work with front line claims file handlers as a trusted advisor on a day-to-day basis with regards to conditional demands received
Develop and guide claim managers and claim representatives on how to properly handle demands that subject Sentry and its insured/defendant to extra contractual liability, and excess verdict risks
Design and implement programs and practices relating to conditional demands for use countrywide
Collaborate with claims management and legal with regards to best practices for handling conditional demands in variety of states
Coordinate with various claims units to provide consistent, quality claims handling of complex conditional demands
Participate in strategy planning and recommend courses of action to achieve best outcomes for insured and enterprise
Remain abreast of changes in law impacting operations as related to conditional demands across all fifty states
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum 8 years of related work experience
Experience in handling conditional demands, preferably including bodily injury claims, on behalf of an insurer as an attorney, technical specialist, claims manager or similar role sufficient in one more of the following states to develop a high degree of technical expertise: CA, FL, TX, GA, or SC. While experience as a practicing attorney is beneficial, this is not a practicing attorney position, and no license to practice law is required
Expertise with conditional demands across multiple states including legal requirements, claims handling best practices, and risks involved
Technical expertise in claims processes, procedures, and laws as well as a thorough understanding of conditional demand requirements across multiple states; knowledge of claims handling operations
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and human relation skills
Ability to self-manage in a role requiring a high degree of technical skill
Preferred
Juris Doctor preferred
Benefits
Flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model
Equipment for your home office
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program
Company
Sentry
In 1904, members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association founded their own insurance company—one built on mutual support, shared strength, and a commitment to service.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron Deering
Chief Technology Officer
Todd Schroeder
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
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