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Old Republic Professional · 2 months ago

Associate Claims Counsel

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

3+ years exp

Old Republic Professional (ORPRO) is a subsidiary of Old Republic International Corporation, providing management and professional liability insurance. The Associate Claims Counsel role focuses on developing foundational claim handling skills while managing low to moderate severity files under supervision.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Review and document activity for assigned claims, including coverage evaluation, investigation, and consideration of multiple factors to assess potential liability and exposure presented with oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel

Develop working knowledge of Old Republic policy forms, industry trends, and issues common to particular lines of insurance

Regularly identify and appropriately address relevant coverage issues under appropriate oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel

Draft insurance coverage correspondence and reports

Communicate claim activity with insureds, brokers, ORPRO Underwriters, and ORPRO senior claims management with oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel

Maintain professional relationships with internal and external audiences

Identify and refer files necessitating escalated review as appropriate to ORPRO

Qualification

Active law licenseProfessional liability experiencePrivate practice litigationAdjuster licenseAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsContinuous improvementTime managementDetail-orientedInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivatedConfidentiality

Required

An active license to practice law in good standing

A minimum of 3 to 8 years of experience in professional liability, coverage or commercial litigation

Proven experience in private practice litigation required

Obtain adjuster license(s) or agree to obtain adjuster license(s) and additional training as necessary or required to complete claims handling responsibilities with ongoing training, mentorship, oversight, and management by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and interpretive skills

Effective time management and organizational skills

Detail-oriented, adaptable to changing environment, and strategic in decision-making

Customer-services and relationship oriented; strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials

Ability to demonstrate awareness, personal commitment, and initiative to continuously improve in their role, welcome new challenges, and acquire new skills